Roberson Ridge — Rockhounding in Haywood County, North Carolina

Roberson Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Haywood County, North Carolina. Reported finds include ankerite, apatite, biotite, garnet, muscovite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Haywood County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road
Postcode: 28786
Coordinates: 35.41503, -82.99617

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 Roberson Ridge

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Roberson Ridge FAQ

Where is Roberson Ridge?+

Roberson Ridge is in Haywood County, North Carolina, at 35.41503, -82.99617. Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Roberson Ridge?+

Roberson Ridge is reported to produce Ankerite, Apatite, Biotite, Garnet, Muscovite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Roberson Ridge?+

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 Roberson Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.41503, -82.99617 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rocky Branch Road.

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