Elijah Mountain Gem Mine — Rockhounding in Henderson County, North Carolina
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henderson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include ruby, sapphire, emerald, quartz, citrine, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Elijah Mountain Gem Mine in Henderson County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Henderson County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Brevard Road
- Postcode
- 28791
- Coordinates
- 35.32444, -82.50343
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 Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Elijah Mountain Gem Mine.
- Lake SummitHenderson County · 8 mi awayAgate
- Cane CreekBuncombe County · 11 mi awayCalcite, Gold, Hematite
- Looking Glass FallsTransylvania County · 15 mi awayGarnet
- Mount PisgahHaywood County · 15 mi awayChrysoprase
- Pink Beds Picnic AreaTransylvania County · 15 mi awaySmoky Quartz
- Bat CaveHenderson County · 16 mi awayEpidote
- Shinning Rock LedgeHaywood County · 20 mi awayRose Quartz
- RosmanTransylvania County · 21 mi awayDogtooth Calcite
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