Where to Find Galena in North Carolina
7 mapped galena rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 7 counties. Galena is the heavy, bright-cleaved lead sulfide that defined many historic mining districts. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 7 galena rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Galena by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of galena spots in our database.
Every galena spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Mountain | Alexander County |
| 36.0116, -81.2418 | Public |
| StratfordWalnut Branch Church Road | Alleghany County | 36.5189, -81.2207 | Public | |
| Anson CountyWhite Store Road | Anson County | 34.9570, -80.1227 | Public | |
| Reed Gold MineReed Mine Road | Cabarrus County | 35.2852, -80.4665 | Public | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| Island CreekTungsten Mine Road | Vance County |
| 36.5050, -78.4765 | Public |
| Flint Knob | Wilkes County | 36.1853, -81.4496 | Public |
Galena in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find galena in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 galena spots in North Carolina, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alexander County.
Is collecting galena legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like galena 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 galena location in North Carolina?+
Alexander County has the most galena 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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