Brasstown — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cherokee County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: East US 64
Coordinates: 35.07421, -83.99645

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 Brasstown

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Garnet

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Brasstown FAQ

Where is Brasstown?+

Brasstown is in Cherokee County, North Carolina, at 35.07421, -83.99645. Nearest road: East US 64.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brasstown?+

Brasstown is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Brasstown?+

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 Brasstown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.07421, -83.99645 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East US 64.

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