Wadesboro — Rockhounding in Anson County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Anson County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Moore's Lake Road
Postcode: 28170
Coordinates: 34.93558, -80.05939

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 Wadesboro

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Gold

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Wadesboro FAQ

Where is Wadesboro?+

Wadesboro is in Anson County, North Carolina, at 34.93558, -80.05939. Nearest road: Moore's Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wadesboro?+

Wadesboro is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Wadesboro?+

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 Wadesboro?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.93558, -80.05939 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Moore's Lake Road.

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