Where to Find Chalcedony in North Carolina
10 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 9 counties. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 10 chalcedony rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Chalcedony by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.
Every chalcedony spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River | Anson County | 35.1071, -80.0563 | Public | |
| DemocratBig Ivy Drive | Buncombe County |
| 35.7865, -82.5007 | Public |
| ConcordShadowcrest Drive Southwest | Cabarrus County | 35.3619, -80.6279 | Public | |
| Cape Fear River and tributariesHijacked | Cumberland County | 35.1012, -78.8569 | Public | |
| Cumberland CountyFreedom Lane | Cumberland County | 34.9592, -78.9394 | Public | |
| Creedmore | Granville County | 36.2075, -78.6571 | Public | |
| Higdon MountainForest Drive | Macon County |
| 35.1484, -83.2907 | Public |
| CaldwellBailey Road | Mecklenburg County | 35.4655, -80.8270 | Public | |
| DanburySheppard Mill Road | Stokes County | 36.4083, -80.2000 | Public | |
| TraphillTraphill Mill Road | Wilkes County | 36.3356, -81.0321 | Public |
Chalcedony in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find chalcedony in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 chalcedony spots in North Carolina, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cumberland County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony 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 chalcedony location in North Carolina?+
Cumberland County has the most chalcedony 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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