Hilliardston — Rockhounding in Franklin County, North Carolina

Hilliardston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, North Carolina. Reported finds include gold, diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Rex Place
Postcode: 27549
Coordinates: 36.08382, -78.29173

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 Hilliardston

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Hilliardston FAQ

Where is Hilliardston?+

Hilliardston is in Franklin County, North Carolina, at 36.08382, -78.29173. Nearest road: Rex Place.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hilliardston?+

Hilliardston is reported to produce Gold, Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Hilliardston?+

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 Hilliardston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.08382, -78.29173 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rex Place.

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