Earl — Rockhounding in Cleveland County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cleveland County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Roseborough Road
Postcode: 28073
Coordinates: 35.19204, -81.50688

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 Earl

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Earl FAQ

Where is Earl?+

Earl is in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at 35.19204, -81.50688. Nearest road: Roseborough Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Earl?+

Earl is reported to produce Aquamarine, Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Earl?+

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 Earl?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.19204, -81.50688 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Roseborough Road.

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