Cranberry — Rockhounding in Avery County, North Carolina

Cranberry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Avery County, North Carolina. Reported finds include epidote, garnet, hematite, kyanite, unakite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Avery County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Trilium Creek Run
Postcode: 28657
Coordinates: 36.13457, -81.98257

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 Cranberry

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Cranberry FAQ

Where is Cranberry?+

Cranberry is in Avery County, North Carolina, at 36.13457, -81.98257. Nearest road: Trilium Creek Run.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cranberry?+

Cranberry is reported to produce Epidote, Garnet, Hematite, Kyanite, Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Cranberry?+

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 Cranberry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.13457, -81.98257 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trilium Creek Run.

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