Bethesda — Rockhounding in Durham County, North Carolina

Bethesda is a mapped rockhounding spot in Durham County, North Carolina. Reported finds include silicified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Durham County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Jones Circle
Postcode: 27703
Coordinates: 35.95871, -78.84737

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 Bethesda

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Silicified Wood

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Bethesda FAQ

Where is Bethesda?+

Bethesda is in Durham County, North Carolina, at 35.95871, -78.84737. Nearest road: Jones Circle.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bethesda?+

Bethesda is reported to produce Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Bethesda?+

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 Bethesda?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.95871, -78.84737 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jones Circle.

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