Ellendale — Rockhounding in Alexander County, North Carolina

Ellendale is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alexander County, North Carolina. Reported finds include golden beryl, green beryl, yellow beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Alexander County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Lambert Creek Lane
Postcode: 28681
Coordinates: 35.94448, -81.24479

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Ellendale

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Golden Beryl
Green Beryl
Yellow Beryl

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Ellendale FAQ

Where is Ellendale?+

Ellendale is in Alexander County, North Carolina, at 35.94448, -81.24479. Nearest road: Lambert Creek Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ellendale?+

Ellendale is reported to produce Golden Beryl, Green Beryl, Yellow Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Ellendale?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Ellendale?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.94448, -81.24479 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lambert Creek Lane.

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