Where to Find Garnet in South Carolina
5 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 5 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 5 garnet rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Garnet by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill MineDiamond Mine Road | Abbeville County | 34.2703, -82.5738 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County |
| 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| Paris Mt. State ParkSulphur Springs Trail | Greenville County | 34.9360, -82.3920 | Public | |
| Lake Murray DamSilver Wood Lane | Lexington County | 34.0489, -81.1988 | Public |
Garnet in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find garnet in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 garnet spots in South Carolina, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Abbeville County.
Is collecting garnet legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 garnet location in South Carolina?+
Abbeville County has the most garnet spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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