Where to Find Quartz in South Carolina
10 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 8 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 10 quartz rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Quartz by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County | 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public | |
| IvaWest Front Street | Anderson County |
| 34.3074, -82.6632 | Public |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| GaffneySliver Ridge Road | Cherokee County | 35.0702, -81.5421 | Public | |
| King's CreekRagan Trail | Cherokee County | 35.0815, -81.4485 | Public | |
| Paris Mt. State ParkSulphur Springs Trail | Greenville County | 34.9360, -82.3920 | Public | |
| Shoals Junction | Greenwood County | 34.3224, -82.3149 | Public | |
| Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach Boardwalk | Horry County |
| 33.6879, -78.8822 | Public |
| Haile Gold MineHaile Gold Mine Road | Lancaster County | 34.5804, -80.5320 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County | 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
Quartz in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find quartz in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 quartz spots in South Carolina, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting quartz legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 quartz location in South Carolina?+
Cherokee County has the most quartz spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for quartz
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
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