Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine — Rockhounding in Jackson County, North Carolina
Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County, North Carolina. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine in Jackson County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Paid / fee dig
- County
- Jackson County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- US 23;US 441;US 64 Truck
- Postcode
- 28779
- Coordinates
- 35.27780, -83.28842
Land & collecting status
Pay-to-dig site
This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine.
- Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire MineMacon County · 4 mi awayRuby, Sapphire
- Mason MountainMacon County · 5 mi awayCorundum, Garnet, Hornblende
- Sheep Knob MountainMacon County · 5 mi awayAquamarine
- FranklinMacon County · 5 mi awayAmethyst, Bronzite, Epidote
- Cowee CreekMacon County · 6 mi awayGarnet, Ruby, Sapphire
- Corundum HillMacon County · 9 mi awayCorundum, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
- Higdon MountainMacon County · 9 mi awayActinolite, Chalcedony, Chromite
- Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire MineMacon County · 9 mi awayRuby, Sapphire, Garnet
Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine FAQ
Where is Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine?+
Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine is in Jackson County, North Carolina, at 35.27780, -83.28842. Nearest road: US 23;US 441;US 64 Truck.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine?+
Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.
Is collecting allowed at Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine?+
Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 35.27780, -83.28842 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 23;US 441;US 64 Truck.
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