Stice Shoal Lake Dam — Rockhounding in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Stice Shoal Lake Dam is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Reported finds include aquamarine, beryl, emerald, mica, smoky quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cleveland County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Powerhouse Road
Postcode: 28090
Coordinates: 35.39865, -81.54598

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 Stice Shoal Lake Dam

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Stice Shoal Lake Dam FAQ

Where is Stice Shoal Lake Dam?+

Stice Shoal Lake Dam is in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at 35.39865, -81.54598. Nearest road: Powerhouse Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stice Shoal Lake Dam?+

Stice Shoal Lake Dam is reported to produce Aquamarine, Beryl, Emerald, Mica, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Stice Shoal Lake Dam?+

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 Stice Shoal Lake Dam?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.39865, -81.54598 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Powerhouse Road.

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