Where to Find Silver in North Carolina
3 mapped silver rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 3 counties. Native silver and silver-bearing minerals turn up in old mining-district dumps in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Michigan. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 3 silver rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Silver by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of silver spots in our database.
Every silver spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StratfordWalnut Branch Church Road | Alleghany County | 36.5189, -81.2207 | Public | |
| Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonConrad Hill Mine Road | Davidson County | 35.7848, -80.1653 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public |
Silver in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find silver in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 silver spots in North Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Alleghany County.
Is collecting silver legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silver 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 silver location in North Carolina?+
Alleghany County has the most silver spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for silver
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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