Where to Find Hematite in North Carolina
8 mapped hematite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 7 counties. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 8 hematite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Hematite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of hematite spots in our database.
Every hematite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CranberryTrilium Creek Run | Avery County | 36.1346, -81.9826 | Public | |
| Cane CreekLower Brush Creek Road | Buncombe County | 35.4715, -82.4476 | Public | |
| Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonConrad Hill Mine Road | Davidson County | 35.7848, -80.1653 | Public | |
| Winston-SalemWaughtown Connector Greenway | Forsyth County | 36.0820, -80.2043 | Public | |
| Clubb MountainAlexis Lucia Road | Gaston County | 35.4014, -81.0817 | Public | |
| Crowder's MountainBackside Trail | Gaston County | 35.2326, -81.2749 | Public | |
| Mt. TirzahSurl-Mount Tirzah Road | Person County | 36.2819, -78.9070 | Public | |
| DanburySheppard Mill Road | Stokes County | 36.4083, -80.2000 | Public |
Hematite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find hematite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 hematite spots in North Carolina, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Gaston County.
Is collecting hematite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hematite 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 hematite location in North Carolina?+
Gaston County has the most hematite 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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