Vengeance Creek — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cherokee County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: FS 6148
Postcode: 28905
Coordinates: 35.14898, -83.88859

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 Vengeance Creek

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Vengeance Creek FAQ

Where is Vengeance Creek?+

Vengeance Creek is in Cherokee County, North Carolina, at 35.14898, -83.88859. Nearest road: FS 6148.

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

Vengeance Creek is reported to produce Calcite, Garnet, Quartz, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Vengeance 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 Vengeance Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.14898, -83.88859 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FS 6148.

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