Fox Mountain — Rockhounding in Iredell County, North Carolina

Fox Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iredell County, North Carolina. Reported finds include rutile. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iredell County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Fox Mountain Road
Postcode: 28625
Coordinates: 35.99776, -81.00007

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 Fox Mountain

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Rutile

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Fox Mountain FAQ

Where is Fox Mountain?+

Fox Mountain is in Iredell County, North Carolina, at 35.99776, -81.00007. Nearest road: Fox Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fox Mountain?+

Fox Mountain is reported to produce Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Fox Mountain?+

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 Fox Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.99776, -81.00007 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fox Mountain Road.

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