Horse Creek — Rockhounding in Ashe County, North Carolina

Horse Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ashe County, North Carolina. Reported finds include epidote, garnet, magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ashe County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Coy Ham Road
Postcode: 28643
Coordinates: 36.52938, -81.60095

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 Horse Creek

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Horse Creek FAQ

Where is Horse Creek?+

Horse Creek is in Ashe County, North Carolina, at 36.52938, -81.60095. Nearest road: Coy Ham Road.

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

Horse Creek is reported to produce Epidote, Garnet, Magnetite.

Is collecting allowed at Horse 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 Horse Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.52938, -81.60095 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Coy Ham Road.

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