Nash & Franklin Counties — Rockhounding in Franklin County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: NC 561
Postcode: 27549
Coordinates: 36.19563, -78.01352

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 Nash & Franklin Counties

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Gold

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Nash & Franklin Counties FAQ

Where is Nash & Franklin Counties?+

Nash & Franklin Counties is in Franklin County, North Carolina, at 36.19563, -78.01352. Nearest road: NC 561.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Nash & Franklin Counties?+

Nash & Franklin Counties is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Nash & Franklin Counties?+

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 Nash & Franklin Counties?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.19563, -78.01352 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NC 561.

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