Where to Find Tourmaline in South Carolina
South Carolina has 5 mapped collecting spots that report tourmaline, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in York County with 3 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every tourmaline spot we track in South Carolina
Paris Mt. State ParkGreenville County, South CarolinaPermission required · Beryl, Garnet, Quartz +3
Henry's KnobYork County, South CarolinaPublic access · Andalusite, Kyanite, Lazulite +2- Hickory GroveYork County, South CarolinaPublic access · Andalusite, Kyanite, Lazulite +2
- SmyrnaYork County, South CarolinaPublic access · Calcite, Galena, Gold Nugget +2
- PiedmontAnderson County, South CarolinaPublic access · Aquamarine, Tourmaline
Best counties for tourmaline in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped tourmaline spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- York County3 spots
- Anderson County1 spot
- Greenville County1 spot
Before you go
Read the tourmaline identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Tourmaline in the encyclopedia.
Tourmaline in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find tourmaline in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in York County, Anderson County, and Greenville County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many tourmaline spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
5 spots across 3 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 tourmaline 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. 4 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt tourmaline 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.
