Eno River — Rockhounding in Durham County, North Carolina
Eno River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Durham County, North Carolina. Reported finds include agatized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Eno River in Durham County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Durham County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Falls Lake Trail
- Postcode
- 27711
- Coordinates
- 36.07190, -78.85759
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Eno River.
- ButnerDurham County · 4 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Jasper
- BethesdaDurham County · 8 mi awaySilicified Wood
- MoriaPerson County · 14 mi awayPyrite, Limonite Cubes
- CreedmoreGranville County · 15 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Chapel HillOrange County · 15 mi awayMoss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Mt. TirzahPerson County · 15 mi awayActinolite, Hematite, Limonite
- HillsboroughOrange County · 15 mi awayMoss Agate, Quartz
- PocomokeGranville County · 18 mi awayLepidolite, Rubellite
Eno River FAQ
Where is Eno River?+
Eno River is in Durham County, North Carolina, at 36.07190, -78.85759. Nearest road: Falls Lake Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Eno River?+
Eno River is reported to produce Agatized Wood.
Is collecting allowed at Eno River?+
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 Eno River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.07190, -78.85759 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Falls Lake Trail.
