Bullhead Mountain — Rockhounding in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Bullhead Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alleghany County, North Carolina. Reported finds include garnet, kyanite, magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Bullhead Mountain in Alleghany County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Alleghany County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Arbor Lane
- Postcode
- 28627
- Coordinates
- 36.45742, -81.03016
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bullhead Mountain.
- TraphillWilkes County · 8 mi awayMoss Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- StratfordAlleghany County · 11 mi awayChalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena
- Poplar SpringsSurry County · 15 mi awayRutile, Limonite, Quartz
- Mitchell RiverSurry County · 15 mi awayYellow Chalcedony, Hornblende, Steatite
- Piney CreekAlleghany County · 16 mi awayManganese, Rutile
- North Fork New RiverAshe County · 20 mi awayStaurolite
- BurchSurry County · 20 mi awayJasper, Quartz
- Long Shoals CreekAshe County · 21 mi awayQuartz, Pyrite, Epidote
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