Where to Find Epidote in North Carolina
North Carolina has 11 mapped collecting spots that report epidote, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Ashe County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 11 epidote collecting spots in North Carolina
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.
Every epidote spot we track in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
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 County, Avery County County, and Caldwell County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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.
