Where to Find Quartz in South Carolina
South Carolina has 10 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Cherokee County County with 3 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 10 quartz collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for quartz in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cherokee County3 spots
- Aiken County1 spot
- Anderson County1 spot
- Greenville County1 spot
- Greenwood County1 spot
- Horry County1 spot
- Lancaster County1 spot
- Williamsburg County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find quartz in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cherokee County County, Aiken County County, and Anderson County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
10 spots across 8 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 quartz 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. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz 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.
