Where to Find Pyrite in South Carolina
South Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Lancaster County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every pyrite spot we track in South Carolina
Best spotOconee CountyOconee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Graphite, Pyrite
Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverSaluda County, South CarolinaPublic access · Amphibolite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite +4- King's CreekCherokee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Barite, Chalcopyrite, Galena +4
- Flat CreekLancaster County, South CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Pyrite, Sericite
- Haile Gold MineLancaster County, South CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Pyrite, Quartz
Standout pyrite spots in South Carolina
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for pyrite in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lancaster County2 spots
- Cherokee County1 spot
- Oconee County1 spot
- Saluda County1 spot
Before you go
Read the pyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Pyrite in the encyclopedia.
Pyrite in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lancaster County, Cherokee County, and Oconee County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
5 spots across 4 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 pyrite in South 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt pyrite in South 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.
