Shooting Creek — Rockhounding in Clay County, North Carolina

Shooting Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clay County, North Carolina. Reported finds include hyalite opal geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clay County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Old Hwy 64 East
Postcode: 28904
Coordinates: 35.02311, -83.67514

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 Shooting Creek

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Hyalite Opal Geodes

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Shooting Creek FAQ

Where is Shooting Creek?+

Shooting Creek is in Clay County, North Carolina, at 35.02311, -83.67514. Nearest road: Old Hwy 64 East.

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

Shooting Creek is reported to produce Hyalite Opal Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Shooting 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 Shooting Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.02311, -83.67514 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Hwy 64 East.

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