Tuckasegee — Rockhounding in Jackson County, North Carolina

Tuckasegee is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include golden beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jackson County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Almanac Lane
Postcode: 28783
Coordinates: 35.27532, -83.09347

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 Tuckasegee

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Golden Beryl

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Tuckasegee FAQ

Where is Tuckasegee?+

Tuckasegee is in Jackson County, North Carolina, at 35.27532, -83.09347. Nearest road: Almanac Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tuckasegee?+

Tuckasegee is reported to produce Golden Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Tuckasegee?+

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 Tuckasegee?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.27532, -83.09347 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Almanac Lane.

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