Where to Find Chalcopyrite in North Carolina
North Carolina has 7 mapped collecting spots that report chalcopyrite, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Davidson County with 2 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chalcopyrite spot we track in North Carolina
Best spotIsland CreekVance County, North CarolinaPublic access · Apatite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite +7
Crowder's MountainGaston County, North CarolinaPermission required · Barite, Chalcopyrite, Corundum +10
Davidson CountyDavidson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +8- StratfordAlleghany County, North CarolinaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena +5
- Gardner QuarryHarnett County, North CarolinaPermission required · Fluorite, Chalcopyrite, Calcite +4
- Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonDavidson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite +2
- Medoc Mountain State ParkHalifax County, North CarolinaPermission required · Chalcopyrite, Molybdenite, Pyrite +1
Standout chalcopyrite spots in North Carolina
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for chalcopyrite in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcopyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Davidson County2 spots
- Alleghany County1 spot
- Gaston County1 spot
- Halifax County1 spot
- Harnett County1 spot
- Vance County1 spot
Before you go
Read the chalcopyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcopyrite in the encyclopedia.
Chalcopyrite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find chalcopyrite in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Davidson County, Alleghany County, and Gaston County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcopyrite spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
7 spots across 6 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 chalcopyrite in North 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. 4 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt chalcopyrite in North 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.
