Where to Find Staurolite in North Carolina
12 mapped staurolite rockhounding spots in North Carolina, across 6 counties. Staurolite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. North Carolina has the deepest gem-mining tradition on the East Coast.
Map of 12 staurolite rockhounding spots in North Carolina
Staurolite by county in North Carolina
Counties ranked by number of staurolite spots in our database.
Every staurolite spot in North Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork New RiverBeau Rivage Drive | Ashe County | 36.5047, -81.3857 | Public | |
| Hanging Dog CreekBoiling Springs Road | Cherokee County | 35.2105, -83.9936 | Public | |
| Hyatt CreekHyatt Creek Road | Cherokee County | 35.1965, -83.9361 | Public | |
| Little Snowbird MountainsFS 304 | Cherokee County |
| 35.2367, -83.8703 | Public |
| MarbleKinnins Cove Lane | Cherokee County | 35.1672, -83.9257 | Public | |
| UnakaBeaver Dam Loop | Cherokee County | 35.1839, -84.1541 | Public | |
| Vengeance CreekFS 6148 | Cherokee County | 35.1490, -83.8886 | Public | |
| Chunky Gal MountainBuck Creek Trail | Clay County | 35.0362, -83.5730 | Public | |
| Cowee CreekSheffield Farms Road | Macon County | 35.2721, -83.3936 | Public | |
| FranklinLyle Mill Road | Macon County | 35.2261, -83.3606 | Public | |
| Bryson CityEast Deep Creek Road | Swain County | 35.4436, -83.4402 | Public | |
| InezHugh Jones Road | Warren County | 36.2097, -78.0934 | Public |
Staurolite in North Carolina FAQ
Where can I find staurolite in North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 staurolite spots in North Carolina, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cherokee County.
Is collecting staurolite legal in North Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like staurolite 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 staurolite location in North Carolina?+
Cherokee County has the most staurolite spots in our database for North Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for staurolite
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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