Bat Cave — Rockhounding in Henderson County, North Carolina

Bat Cave is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henderson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Henderson County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Minihaha Drive
Postcode: 28710
Coordinates: 35.46845, -82.28858

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 Bat Cave

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Epidote

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Bat Cave FAQ

Where is Bat Cave?+

Bat Cave is in Henderson County, North Carolina, at 35.46845, -82.28858. Nearest road: Minihaha Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bat Cave?+

Bat Cave is reported to produce Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Bat Cave?+

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 Bat Cave?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.46845, -82.28858 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Minihaha Drive.

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