Where to Find Epidote in North Carolina
North Carolina has 11 mapped collecting spots that report epidote, spread across 9 counties. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every epidote spot we track in North Carolina
FranklinMacon County, North CarolinaPublic access · Amethyst, Bronzite, Epidote +11- Pressley MineHaywood County, North CarolinaPublic access · Albite, Amphibolite, Corundum +5
- UnakaCherokee County, North CarolinaPublic access · Staurolite, Agate, Epidote +4
- BullockGranville County, North CarolinaPublic access · Epidote, Labradorite, Titanite +3
- CranberryAvery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Epidote, Garnet, Hematite +2
- SpearAvery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Beryl, Garnet, Epidote +1
- Horse CreekAshe County, North CarolinaPublic access · Epidote, Garnet, Magnetite
- Long Shoals CreekAshe County, North CarolinaPublic access · Quartz, Pyrite, Epidote
- CollettsvilleCaldwell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Epidote, Pyrite Cube
- Roan MountainMitchell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Unakite, Epidote
- Bat CaveHenderson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Epidote
Best counties for epidote in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped epidote spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the epidote identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Epidote in the encyclopedia.
Epidote in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find epidote in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Ashe County, Avery County, and Caldwell County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many epidote spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
11 spots across 9 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 epidote 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
