Where to Find Manganese in North Carolina
3 mapped manganese rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 3 counties. Manganese is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 3 manganese rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Manganese by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of manganese spots in our database.
Every manganese spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piney CreekNC 93 | Alleghany County | 36.5560, -81.2943 | Public | |
| Mt. TirzahSurl-Mount Tirzah Road | Person County | 36.2819, -78.9070 | Public | |
| Gold HillSaint Stephens Church Road | Rowan County | 35.5128, -80.3437 | Public |
Manganese in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find manganese in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 manganese spots in North Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alleghany County.
Is collecting manganese legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like manganese 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 manganese location in North Carolina?+
Alleghany County has the most manganese 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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