Where to Find Feldspar in North Carolina
10 mapped feldspar rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 9 counties. Feldspar is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 10 feldspar rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Feldspar by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of feldspar spots in our database.
Every feldspar spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlumtreeMud Puppy Rock Lane | Avery County | 36.0318, -82.0110 | Public | |
| DemocratBig Ivy Drive | Buncombe County |
| 35.7865, -82.5007 | Public |
| South Mountains | Burke County | 35.5973, -81.6946 | Public | |
| Hibriten MountainHibriten Mountain Trail and Service Road | Caldwell County | 35.9041, -81.4886 | Public | |
| LattimoreMount Harmony Church Road | Cleveland County | 35.4657, -81.6823 | Public | |
| Deer Park MineDeer Park Lake Road | Mitchell County | 35.9330, -82.1050 | Public | |
| Mount AiryGranite Quarry Trail | Surry County | 36.5071, -80.5849 | Public | |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public | |
| BurnsvilleRay Mine Trail | Yancey County | 35.8883, -82.2747 | Public | |
| Celo RidgeUpper Brown's Creek Road | Yancey County | 35.8640, -82.2253 | Public |
Feldspar in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find feldspar in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 feldspar spots in North Carolina, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Yancey County.
Is collecting feldspar legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like feldspar 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 feldspar location in North Carolina?+
Yancey County has the most feldspar 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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