Spear — Rockhounding in Avery County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Avery County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Gusher Knob Road
Postcode: 28777
Coordinates: 35.98222, -82.00070

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 Spear

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Spear FAQ

Where is Spear?+

Spear is in Avery County, North Carolina, at 35.98222, -82.00070. Nearest road: Gusher Knob Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Spear?+

Spear is reported to produce Beryl, Garnet, Epidote, Mica.

Is collecting allowed at Spear?+

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 Spear?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.98222, -82.00070 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gusher Knob Road.

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