Anson County — Rockhounding in Anson County, North Carolina

Anson County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Anson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include gold, calcite, garnet, galena, pyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Anson County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: White Store Road
Postcode: 28170
Coordinates: 34.95700, -80.12274

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 Anson County

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Anson County FAQ

Where is Anson County?+

Anson County is in Anson County, North Carolina, at 34.95700, -80.12274. Nearest road: White Store Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Anson County?+

Anson County is reported to produce Gold, Calcite, Garnet, Galena, Pyrite, Siderite, Rutile, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Anson County?+

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 Anson County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.95700, -80.12274 in Google Maps. The nearest road is White Store Road.

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