Where to Find Mica in North Carolina
North Carolina has 7 mapped collecting spots that report mica, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Avery County County with 1 spot. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 mica collecting spots in North Carolina
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
Every mica spot we track in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find mica in North Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Avery County County, Caswell County County, and Cleveland County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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.
