Where to Find Epidote in North Carolina
11 mapped epidote rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 9 counties. Epidote is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 11 epidote rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Epidote by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of epidote spots in our database.
Every epidote spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse CreekCoy Ham Road | Ashe County | 36.5294, -81.6010 | Public | |
| Long Shoals CreekShatley Springs Road | Ashe County | 36.4789, -81.4117 | Public | |
| CranberryTrilium Creek Run | Avery County | 36.1346, -81.9826 | Public | |
| SpearGusher Knob Road | Avery County | 35.9822, -82.0007 | Public | |
| CollettsvilleNC 90 | Caldwell County |
| 35.9533, -81.6774 | Public |
| UnakaBeaver Dam Loop | Cherokee County | 35.1839, -84.1541 | Public | |
| Bullock | Granville County |
| 36.5074, -78.5264 | Public |
| Pressley MinePressley Mine Road | Haywood County | 35.5729, -82.8127 | Public | |
| Bat CaveMinihaha Drive | Henderson County | 35.4685, -82.2886 | Public | |
| FranklinLyle Mill Road | Macon County | 35.2261, -83.3606 | Public | |
| Roan MountainRoan Drive | Mitchell County | 36.1013, -82.1096 | Public |
Epidote in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find epidote in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 epidote spots in North Carolina, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Ashe County.
Is collecting epidote legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like epidote 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 epidote location in North Carolina?+
Ashe County has the most epidote 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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