Where to Find Smoky Quartz in South Carolina
South Carolina has 6 mapped collecting spots that report smoky quartz, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Abbeville County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Map of 6 smoky quartz collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for smoky quartz in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped smoky quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Abbeville County1 spot
- Aiken County1 spot
- Anderson County1 spot
- Greenville County1 spot
- Kershaw County1 spot
- Williamsburg County1 spot
Every smoky quartz spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill MineDiamond Mine Road | Abbeville County | 34.2703, -82.5738 | Public | |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County |
| 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public |
| AndersonNab Court | Anderson County |
| 34.5084, -82.5725 | Public |
| Paris Mt. State ParkSulphur Springs Trail | Greenville County | 34.9360, -82.3920 | Public | |
| Liberty Hill | Kershaw County | 34.4715, -80.8363 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County |
| 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
Before you go
Read the smoky quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Smoky Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Smoky Quartz in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find smoky quartz in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Abbeville 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 smoky quartz spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
6 spots across 6 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 smoky 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. 5 of the 6 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 smoky 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.
