Where to Find Feldspar in North Carolina
North Carolina has 10 mapped collecting spots that report feldspar, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Yancey County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every feldspar spot we track in North Carolina
Best spotBurnsvilleYancey County, North CarolinaPublic access · Albite, Amazonite, Apatite +13
Bryson CitySwain County, North CarolinaPublic access · Allanite, Garnet, Magnetite +7- Deer Park MineMitchell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Autunite, Feldspar, Garnet +4
- DemocratBuncombe County, North CarolinaPublic access · Chalcedony, Feldspar, Garnet +3
- Celo RidgeYancey County, North CarolinaPublic access · Sapphire, Feldspar, Garnet +2
- LattimoreCleveland County, North CarolinaPublic access · Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Beryl +1
South MountainsBurke County, North CarolinaPermission required · Aquamarine, Beryl, Feldspar +1- Mount AirySurry County, North CarolinaPublic access · Feldspar, Quartz, Jasper
- PlumtreeAvery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Feldspar, Garnet
- Hibriten MountainCaldwell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Feldspar
Standout feldspar spots in North Carolina
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for feldspar in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped feldspar spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Feldspar in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find feldspar in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Yancey County, Avery County, and Buncombe County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many feldspar spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
10 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 feldspar 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. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt feldspar in North Carolina with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
