Where to Find Calcite in North Carolina
9 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 9 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 9 calcite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Calcite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiddenite (area 2)Duncan Lane | Alexander County | 35.9136, -81.0740 | Public | |
| Anson CountyWhite Store Road | Anson County | 34.9570, -80.1227 | Public | |
| Cane CreekLower Brush Creek Road | Buncombe County | 35.4715, -82.4476 | Public | |
| Vengeance CreekFS 6148 | Cherokee County | 35.1490, -83.8886 | Public | |
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| CatawbaWest Lewis Ferry Road | Iredell County | 35.7121, -80.9919 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public | |
| Flint Knob | Wilkes County | 36.1853, -81.4496 | Public |
Calcite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find calcite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 calcite spots in North Carolina, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alexander County.
Is collecting calcite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite 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 calcite location in North Carolina?+
Alexander County has the most calcite 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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