Newfound Gap — Rockhounding in Haywood County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Haywood County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Newfound Road
Coordinates: 35.57475, -82.77170

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 Newfound Gap

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Ruby

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Newfound Gap FAQ

Where is Newfound Gap?+

Newfound Gap is in Haywood County, North Carolina, at 35.57475, -82.77170. Nearest road: Newfound Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Newfound Gap?+

Newfound Gap is reported to produce Ruby.

Is collecting allowed at Newfound Gap?+

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 Newfound Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.57475, -82.77170 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Newfound Road.

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