Where to Find Quartz in South Carolina

South Carolina has 11 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Cherokee County with 3 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 2 are fee-dig sites.

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Every quartz spot we track in South Carolina

Best spotBowens River and tributariesCherokee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet, Sapphire +6
Best spotMyrtle BeachHorry County, South CarolinaPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz +2
Clearwater & Herse ValleyAiken County, South CarolinaPublic access · Amethyst, Chalcedony, Ilmenite +5
IvaAnderson County, South CarolinaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet, Quartz +4
King's CreekCherokee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Barite, Chalcopyrite, Galena +4
Paris Mt. State ParkGreenville County, South CarolinaPermission required · Beryl, Garnet, Quartz +3
GaffneyCherokee County, South CarolinaPublic access · Cassiterite, Feldspar, Kyanite +2
Diamond Hill MineWilliamsburg County, South CarolinaFee dig · Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz +1
Haile Gold MineLancaster County, South CarolinaPublic access · Gold, Pyrite, Quartz
Rock'N Winn's FarmAnderson County, South CarolinaFee dig · Amethyst, Quartz, Beryl
Shoals JunctionGreenwood County, South CarolinaPublic access · Amethyst, Quartz

Standout quartz spots in South Carolina

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

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
Anderson County2 spots
Aiken County1 spot
Greenville County1 spot
Greenwood County1 spot
Horry County1 spot
Lancaster County1 spot
Williamsburg County1 spot

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, Anderson County, and Aiken County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many quartz spots are mapped in South Carolina?+

11 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. 8 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 2 are fee-dig operations 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.