Piney Creek — Rockhounding in Alleghany County, North Carolina

Piney Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alleghany County, North Carolina. Reported finds include manganese, rutile. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Alleghany County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: NC 93
Postcode: 28663
Coordinates: 36.55599, -81.29426

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 Piney Creek

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Piney Creek FAQ

Where is Piney Creek?+

Piney Creek is in Alleghany County, North Carolina, at 36.55599, -81.29426. Nearest road: NC 93.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Piney Creek?+

Piney Creek is reported to produce Manganese, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Piney Creek?+

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 Piney Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.55599, -81.29426 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NC 93.

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