Where to Find Limonite in North Carolina
North Carolina has 6 mapped collecting spots that report limonite, spread across 6 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every limonite spot we track in North Carolina
Crowder's MountainGaston County, North CarolinaPermission required · Barite, Chalcopyrite, Corundum +10
Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonDavidson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite +2- Mt. TirzahPerson County, North CarolinaPublic access · Actinolite, Hematite, Limonite +2
- Cane CreekBuncombe County, North CarolinaPublic access · Calcite, Gold, Hematite +1
- Poplar SpringsSurry County, North CarolinaPublic access · Rutile, Limonite, Quartz +1
- PittsboroChatham County, North CarolinaPublic access · Limonite
Best counties for limonite in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped limonite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the limonite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Limonite in the encyclopedia.
Limonite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find limonite in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Buncombe County, Chatham County, and Davidson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many limonite spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
6 spots across 6 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 limonite 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. 5 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt limonite 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.
