Where to Find Amethyst in South Carolina
South Carolina has 10 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Greenwood County County with 3 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 10 amethyst collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for amethyst in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Greenwood County3 spots
- Anderson County2 spots
- Abbeville County1 spot
- Aiken County1 spot
- Cherokee County1 spot
- Lexington County1 spot
- Williamsburg County1 spot
Every amethyst spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill MineDiamond Mine Road | Abbeville County | 34.2703, -82.5738 | Public | |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County |
| 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public |
| IvaWest Cruette Street | Anderson County | 34.3065, -82.6734 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County | 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public | |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| DonaldsUS 178 | Greenwood County | 34.3408, -82.2897 | Public | |
| SalucaLancaster Road | Greenwood County | 34.2283, -81.9866 | Public | |
| Shoals Junction | Greenwood County | 34.3224, -82.3149 | Public | |
| ColumbiaCollins Court | Lexington County | 34.0785, -81.2393 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County |
| 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
Before you go
Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.
Amethyst in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find amethyst in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Greenwood County County, Anderson County County, and Abbeville County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many amethyst spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
10 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect amethyst in South Carolina?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt amethyst in South Carolina with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
