Iron Station — Rockhounding in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Iron Station is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lincoln County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: NC 73
Postcode: 28080
Coordinates: 35.46914, -81.11776

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 Iron Station

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Amethyst

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Iron Station FAQ

Where is Iron Station?+

Iron Station is in Lincoln County, North Carolina, at 35.46914, -81.11776. Nearest road: NC 73.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Iron Station?+

Iron Station is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Iron Station?+

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 Iron Station?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.46914, -81.11776 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NC 73.

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