Mount Pisgah — Rockhounding in Haywood County, North Carolina

Mount Pisgah is a mapped rockhounding spot in Haywood County, North Carolina. Reported finds include chrysoprase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Haywood County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Mount Pisgah Trail
Coordinates: 35.42270, -82.75001

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 Mount Pisgah

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Chrysoprase

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Mount Pisgah FAQ

Where is Mount Pisgah?+

Mount Pisgah is in Haywood County, North Carolina, at 35.42270, -82.75001. Nearest road: Mount Pisgah Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Pisgah?+

Mount Pisgah is reported to produce Chrysoprase.

Is collecting allowed at Mount Pisgah?+

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 Mount Pisgah?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.42270, -82.75001 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Pisgah Trail.

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