Reems Creek — Rockhounding in Buncombe County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Buncombe County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Reems Creek Road
Postcode: 28787
Coordinates: 35.69179, -82.51100

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 Reems Creek

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Garnet

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Reems Creek FAQ

Where is Reems Creek?+

Reems Creek is in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at 35.69179, -82.51100. Nearest road: Reems Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Reems Creek?+

Reems Creek is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Reems Creek?+

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 Reems Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.69179, -82.51100 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Reems Creek Road.

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