Where to Find Garnet in South Carolina
South Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Abbeville County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 5 garnet collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for garnet in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Abbeville County1 spot
- Anderson County1 spot
- Cherokee County1 spot
- Greenville County1 spot
- Lexington County1 spot
Every garnet spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find garnet in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Abbeville County County, Anderson County County, and Cherokee County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
5 spots across 5 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 garnet in South 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt garnet in South 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.
