South Hardin Mica Mine — Rockhounding in Ashe County, North Carolina
South Hardin Mica Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ashe County, North Carolina. Reported finds include aquamarine, golden beryl, muscovite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing South Hardin Mica Mine in Ashe County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Ashe County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Inspiration Way
- Postcode
- 28694
- Coordinates
- 36.37051, -81.50671
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 South Hardin Mica Mine
Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of South Hardin Mica Mine.
- Walnut Knob MineAshe County · 6 mi awayAquamarine
- Long Shoals CreekAshe County · 9 mi awayQuartz, Pyrite, Epidote
- North Fork New RiverAshe County · 11 mi awayStaurolite
- Helton CreekAshe County · 12 mi awayMagnetite
- Horse CreekAshe County · 12 mi awayEpidote, Garnet, Magnetite
- Flint KnobWilkes County · 13 mi awayCalcite, Galena, Pyrite
- Piney CreekAlleghany County · 17 mi awayManganese, Rutile
- Blowing RockWatauga County · 18 mi awayGold
