North Fork New River — Rockhounding in Ashe County, North Carolina

North Fork New River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ashe County, North Carolina. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ashe County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Beau Rivage Drive
Postcode: 28617
Coordinates: 36.50468, -81.38572

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 North Fork New River

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Staurolite

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North Fork New River FAQ

Where is North Fork New River?+

North Fork New River is in Ashe County, North Carolina, at 36.50468, -81.38572. Nearest road: Beau Rivage Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Fork New River?+

North Fork New River is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at North Fork New River?+

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 North Fork New River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.50468, -81.38572 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beau Rivage Drive.

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