Where to Find Golden Beryl in the United States
12 mapped golden beryl spots across 9 U.S. states. Golden Beryl is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find golden beryl across the United States, with 12 mapped spots
Top states for golden beryl
States ranked by number of golden beryl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused golden beryl-in-state list.
Every golden beryl spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah River bank | Hart County | 34.3456, -82.8015 | Public | |
| Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway | Oxford County | 44.3106, -70.7817 | Public | |
| Kensington Mica MineNorthwest Branch Trail | Montgomery County | 39.0569, -77.0118 | Public | |
| NorthfieldMount Hermon Station Road | Franklin County | 42.6930, -72.4775 | Public | |
| Beech Hill | Grafton County | 43.9105, -71.9165 | Public | |
| Melvin HillLogging Road | Sullivan County |
| 43.5130, -71.9871 | Public |
| EllendaleLambert Creek Lane | Alexander County |
| 35.9445, -81.2448 | Public |
| South Hardin Mica MineInspiration Way | Ashe County | 36.3705, -81.5067 | Public | |
| TuckasegeeAlmanac Lane | Jackson County | 35.2753, -83.0935 | Public | |
| Crum CreekParkridge Drive | Delaware County | 39.9227, -75.3642 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County |
| 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public |
| KeystoneBlair Street | Pennington County | 43.8950, -103.4173 | Public |
Golden Beryl rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find golden beryl in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, New Hampshire, Georgia have the highest concentrations of golden beryl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many golden beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
12 mapped spots across 9 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect golden beryl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like golden beryl is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify golden beryl in the field?+
Field identification of golden beryl comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt golden beryl on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
