Where to Find Almandine Garnet in North Carolina
3 mapped almandine garnet rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 3 counties. Almandine Garnet is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 3 almandine garnet rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Almandine Garnet by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of almandine garnet spots in our database.
Every almandine garnet spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craggy Gardens Picnic SiteCraggy Gardens Trail | Buncombe County | 35.7059, -82.3875 | Public | |
| Hyatt CreekHyatt Creek Road | Cherokee County | 35.1965, -83.9361 | Public | |
| HighlandsMunger Road | Macon County | 35.0482, -83.2108 | Public |
Almandine Garnet in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find almandine garnet in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 almandine garnet spots in North Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Buncombe County.
Is collecting almandine garnet legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like almandine garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Carolina, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best almandine garnet location in North Carolina?+
Buncombe County has the most almandine garnet spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in North Carolina
- Quartz in North Carolina54
- Garnet in North Carolina43
- Amethyst in North Carolina20
- Gold in North Carolina20
- Corundum in North Carolina18
- Rutile in North Carolina17
- Beryl in North Carolina14
- Kyanite in North Carolina14
- Sapphire in North Carolina14
- Tourmaline in North Carolina14
- Agate in North Carolina13
- Aquamarine in North Carolina13
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