Burkemont Mountain — Rockhounding in Burke County, North Carolina

Burkemont Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Burke County, North Carolina. Reported finds include beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Burke County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Burkemont Road
Postcode: 28655
Coordinates: 35.65419, -81.70737

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 Burkemont Mountain

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Beryl

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Burkemont Mountain FAQ

Where is Burkemont Mountain?+

Burkemont Mountain is in Burke County, North Carolina, at 35.65419, -81.70737. Nearest road: Burkemont Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burkemont Mountain?+

Burkemont Mountain is reported to produce Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Burkemont Mountain?+

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 Burkemont Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.65419, -81.70737 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Burkemont Road.

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