Where to Find Mica in North Carolina
7 mapped mica rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 7 counties. Mica is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 7 mica rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Mica by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of mica spots in our database.
Every mica spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpearGusher Knob Road | Avery County | 35.9822, -82.0007 | Public | |
| Caswell CountyPage Road | Caswell County | 36.4310, -79.3772 | Public | |
| Stice Shoal Lake DamPowerhouse Road | Cleveland County | 35.3987, -81.5460 | Public | |
| Deer Park MineDeer Park Lake Road | Mitchell County | 35.9330, -82.1050 | Public | |
| Huckleberry MountainOld CC Road | Rutherford County | 35.5590, -81.7250 | Public | |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public | |
| Celo RidgeUpper Brown's Creek Road | Yancey County | 35.8640, -82.2253 | Public |
Mica in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find mica in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 mica spots in North Carolina, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Avery County.
Is collecting mica legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like mica 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 mica location in North Carolina?+
Avery County has the most mica spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for mica
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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