Winston-Salem — Rockhounding in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Winston-Salem is a mapped rockhounding spot in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Reported finds include halloysite, hematite, magnetite, garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Forsyth County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Waughtown Connector Greenway
- Postcode
- 27110
- Coordinates
- 36.08202, -80.20426
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 Winston-Salem.
- KernersvilleForsyth County · 7 mi awayChrysolite, Bronzite, Tourmaline
- FarmingtonDavie County · 17 mi awayAutunite, Columbite
- Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonDavidson County · 21 mi awayChalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite
- TyroDavidson County · 22 mi awayAmethyst
- DanburyStokes County · 23 mi awayAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Pilot MountainSurry County · 23 mi awayQuartz
- Big CreekStokes County · 26 mi awayGarnet, Moonstone, Smoky Quartz
- Davidson CountyDavidson County · 26 mi awayChalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
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