Where to Find Diamond in North Carolina
6 mapped diamond rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 5 counties. Diamond is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 6 diamond rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Diamond by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of diamond spots in our database.
Every diamond spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Creek and Silver CreekLor Road | Burke County |
| 35.6357, -81.8257 | Public |
| Kings MountainMajesty Place | Cleveland County | 35.2457, -81.3880 | Public | |
| HilliardstonRex Place | Franklin County | 36.0838, -78.2917 | Public | |
| South Muddy CreekFalling Creek Drive | McDowell County | 35.6056, -81.8714 | Public | |
| Hollands CreekRidgeway Drive | Rutherford County | 35.3872, -81.9385 | Public | |
| Sandy Level ChurchMamie Hamilton Road | Rutherford County | 35.4486, -81.8581 | Public |
Diamond in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find diamond in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 diamond spots in North Carolina, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Rutherford County.
Is collecting diamond legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like diamond 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 diamond location in North Carolina?+
Rutherford County has the most diamond spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for diamond
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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