Where to Find Moonstone in North Carolina
4 mapped moonstone rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 4 counties. Moonstone is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 4 moonstone rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Moonstone by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of moonstone spots in our database.
Every moonstone spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DemocratBig Ivy Drive | Buncombe County |
| 35.7865, -82.5007 | Public |
| Foote Mine and other minesKings Mountain Gateway Trail | Cleveland County |
| 35.2111, -81.3556 | Public |
| Big CreekLynchburg Road | Stokes County | 36.4500, -80.2901 | Public | |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public |
Moonstone in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find moonstone in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 moonstone spots in North Carolina, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Buncombe County.
Is collecting moonstone legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like moonstone 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 moonstone location in North Carolina?+
Buncombe County has the most moonstone 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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