Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine — Rockhounding in Macon County, North Carolina

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Macon County, North Carolina. Reported finds include ruby, sapphire, garnet, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Macon County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Crestview Heights
Postcode: 28734
Coordinates: 35.17000, -83.38000

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.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine FAQ

Where is Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?+

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is in Macon County, North Carolina, at 35.17000, -83.38000. Nearest road: Crestview Heights.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?+

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is reported to produce Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire 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 Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.17000, -83.38000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crestview Heights.

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