Where to Find Zircon in South Carolina
3 mapped zircon rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 3 counties. Zircon is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 zircon rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Zircon by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of zircon spots in our database.
Every zircon spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County | 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public | |
| Bowens River and tributariesShelby Highway | Cherokee County | 35.1646, -81.5789 | Public | |
| Liberty Hill | Kershaw County | 34.4715, -80.8363 | Public |
Zircon in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find zircon in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 zircon spots in South Carolina, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Aiken County.
Is collecting zircon legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like zircon is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 zircon location in South Carolina?+
Aiken County has the most zircon spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for zircon
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Gold in South Carolina8
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
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