Where to Find Jasper in North Carolina
11 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 9 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 11 jasper rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Jasper by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee River | Anson County | 35.1071, -80.0563 | Public | |
| Cape Fear River and tributariesHijacked | Cumberland County | 35.1012, -78.8569 | Public | |
| Cumberland CountyFreedom Lane | Cumberland County | 34.9592, -78.9394 | Public | |
| ButnerOld Oxford Road | Durham County | 36.1270, -78.8245 | Public | |
| Creedmore | Granville County | 36.2075, -78.6571 | Public | |
| FranklinLyle Mill Road | Macon County | 35.2261, -83.3606 | Public | |
| CharlotteEast Trade Street | Mecklenburg County | 35.2249, -80.8396 | Public | |
| DanburySheppard Mill Road | Stokes County | 36.4083, -80.2000 | Public | |
| BurchCockerham Road | Surry County | 36.2785, -80.7418 | Public | |
| Mount AiryGranite Quarry Trail | Surry County | 36.5071, -80.5849 | Public | |
| TraphillTraphill Mill Road | Wilkes County | 36.3356, -81.0321 | Public |
Jasper in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find jasper in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 jasper spots in North Carolina, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cumberland County.
Is collecting jasper legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in North Carolina?+
Cumberland County has the most jasper 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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