Where to Find Jasper in North Carolina
North Carolina has 11 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 9 counties. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every jasper spot we track in North Carolina
Best spotDanburyStokes County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +4
FranklinMacon County, North CarolinaPublic access · Amethyst, Bronzite, Epidote +11- Cape Fear River and tributariesCumberland County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
- Cumberland CountyCumberland County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
- ButnerDurham County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Jasper
- CharlotteMecklenburg County, North CarolinaPublic access · Jasper, Leopardite, Copper
- CreedmoreGranville County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Mount AirySurry County, North CarolinaPublic access · Feldspar, Quartz, Jasper
- Pee Dee RiverAnson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Agatized Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
- TraphillWilkes County, North CarolinaPublic access · Moss Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- BurchSurry County, North CarolinaPublic access · Jasper, Quartz
Standout jasper spots in North Carolina
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for jasper in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cumberland County2 spots
- Surry County2 spots
- Anson County1 spot
- Durham County1 spot
- Granville County1 spot
- Macon County1 spot
- Mecklenburg County1 spot
- Stokes County1 spot
- Wilkes County1 spot
Before you go
Read the jasper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Jasper in the encyclopedia.
Jasper in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find jasper in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cumberland County, Surry County, and Anson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many jasper spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
11 spots across 9 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 jasper in North 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt jasper in North 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.
