Where to Find Limonite in North Carolina
6 mapped limonite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 6 counties. Limonite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 6 limonite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Limonite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of limonite spots in our database.
Every limonite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cane CreekLower Brush Creek Road | Buncombe County | 35.4715, -82.4476 | Public | |
| PittsboroNC 87 North | Chatham County | 35.7403, -79.2016 | Public | |
| Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonConrad Hill Mine Road | Davidson County | 35.7848, -80.1653 | Public | |
| Crowder's MountainBackside Trail | Gaston County | 35.2326, -81.2749 | Public | |
| Mt. TirzahSurl-Mount Tirzah Road | Person County | 36.2819, -78.9070 | Public | |
| Poplar SpringsNoah Hayes Road | Surry County | 36.3164, -80.8336 | Public |
Limonite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find limonite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 limonite spots in North Carolina, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Buncombe County.
Is collecting limonite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like limonite 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 limonite location in North Carolina?+
Buncombe County has the most limonite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for limonite
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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