Kernersville — Rockhounding in Forsyth County, North Carolina

Kernersville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Reported finds include chrysolite, bronzite, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Forsyth County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Barrister Court
Postcode: 27284
Coordinates: 36.14594, -80.09596

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 Kernersville

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Chrysolite
Bronzite
Tourmaline

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Kernersville FAQ

Where is Kernersville?+

Kernersville is in Forsyth County, North Carolina, at 36.14594, -80.09596. Nearest road: Barrister Court.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kernersville?+

Kernersville is reported to produce Chrysolite, Bronzite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Kernersville?+

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 Kernersville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.14594, -80.09596 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Barrister Court.

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