Where to Find Mica in North Carolina
North Carolina has 7 mapped collecting spots that report mica, spread across 7 counties. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every mica spot we track in North Carolina
Bryson CitySwain County, North CarolinaPublic access · Allanite, Garnet, Magnetite +7- Deer Park MineMitchell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Autunite, Feldspar, Garnet +4
- Stice Shoal Lake DamCleveland County, North CarolinaPublic access · Aquamarine, Beryl, Emerald +3
- Caswell CountyCaswell County, North CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Allanite, Mica +2
- Celo RidgeYancey County, North CarolinaPublic access · Sapphire, Feldspar, Garnet +2
- SpearAvery County, North CarolinaPublic access · Beryl, Garnet, Epidote +1
- Huckleberry MountainRutherford County, North CarolinaPublic access · Mica, Quartz
Best counties for mica in North Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped mica spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Avery County1 spot
- Caswell County1 spot
- Cleveland County1 spot
- Mitchell County1 spot
- Rutherford County1 spot
- Swain County1 spot
- Yancey County1 spot
Mica in North Carolina FAQ
Where can you find mica in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Avery County, Caswell County, and Cleveland County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many mica spots are mapped in North Carolina?+
7 spots across 7 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 mica 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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt mica 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.
