South Yadkin River — Rockhounding in Iredell County, North Carolina

South Yadkin River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iredell County, North Carolina. Reported finds include beryl, corundum, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iredell County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Lespedeza Lane
Postcode: 28634
Coordinates: 35.91266, -80.80714

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 South Yadkin River

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South Yadkin River FAQ

Where is South Yadkin River?+

South Yadkin River is in Iredell County, North Carolina, at 35.91266, -80.80714. Nearest road: Lespedeza Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at South Yadkin River?+

South Yadkin River is reported to produce Beryl, Corundum, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at South Yadkin River?+

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 South Yadkin River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.91266, -80.80714 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lespedeza Lane.

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