Broad River and tributaries — Rockhounding in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Broad River and tributaries is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cleveland County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Ellis Ferry Road
Coordinates: 35.19075, -81.62284

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 Broad River and tributaries

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Quartz

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Broad River and tributaries FAQ

Where is Broad River and tributaries?+

Broad River and tributaries is in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at 35.19075, -81.62284. Nearest road: Ellis Ferry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Broad River and tributaries?+

Broad River and tributaries is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Broad River and tributaries?+

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 Broad River and tributaries?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.19075, -81.62284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ellis Ferry Road.

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