Where to Find Serpentine in North Carolina
5 mapped serpentine rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 4 counties. Serpentine is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 5 serpentine rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Serpentine by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of serpentine spots in our database.
Every serpentine spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance CountyQuail Drive | Alamance County | 36.0252, -79.4327 | Public | |
| BurlingtonBurch Bridge Road | Alamance County |
| 36.1212, -79.4548 | Public |
| Davis Mountain | Alexander County |
| 36.0116, -81.2418 | Public |
| Little Scaly MountainLittle Scaly Mountain Road | Macon County |
| 35.0320, -83.2548 | Public |
| WilkesboroState Road 1174 | Wilkes County | 36.1042, -81.1881 | Public |
Serpentine in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find serpentine in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 serpentine spots in North Carolina, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alamance County.
Is collecting serpentine legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like serpentine 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 serpentine location in North Carolina?+
Alamance County has the most serpentine 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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