Plumtree — Rockhounding in Avery County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Avery County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Mud Puppy Rock Lane
Postcode: 28657
Coordinates: 36.03183, -82.01105

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 Plumtree

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Plumtree FAQ

Where is Plumtree?+

Plumtree is in Avery County, North Carolina, at 36.03183, -82.01105. Nearest road: Mud Puppy Rock Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Plumtree?+

Plumtree is reported to produce Feldspar, Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Plumtree?+

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 Plumtree?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.03183, -82.01105 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mud Puppy Rock Lane.

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