Rockhounding in Cherokee County, North Carolina

8 mapped rockhounding spots in Cherokee County. Most commonly produces staurolite, garnet, agate, almandine garnet.

Minerals reported in Cherokee County

Spots in Cherokee County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BrasstownEast US 64	Garnet	35.0742, -83.9965	Public
Hanging Dog and Persimmon CreeksBoiling Springs Road	Staurolites	35.2106, -83.9988	Public
Hanging Dog CreekBoiling Springs Road	Staurolite Tourmaline	35.2105, -83.9936	Public
Hyatt CreekHyatt Creek Road	Almandine Garnet Staurolite	35.1965, -83.9361	Public
Little Snowbird MountainsFS 304	Chloritoid Ottrelite Garnet Gold Staurolite	35.2367, -83.8703	Public
MarbleKinnins Cove Lane	Sillimanite Staurolite	35.1672, -83.9257	Public
UnakaBeaver Dam Loop	Staurolite Agate Epidote Pink Feldspar Gold Placer Petrified Wood Smoky Quartz	35.1839, -84.1541	Public
Vengeance CreekFS 6148	Calcite Garnet Quartz Staurolite	35.1490, -83.8886	Public

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Cherokee County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Cherokee County, North Carolina?+

RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Cherokee County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Cherokee County?+

Spots in Cherokee County most often produce Staurolite, Garnet, Agate, Almandine Garnet, Calcite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Cherokee County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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