Corundum Hill — Rockhounding in Macon County, North Carolina

Corundum Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Macon County, North Carolina. Reported finds include corundum, ruby, blue sapphire, green sapphire, pink sapphire, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Macon County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Mount Laurel Road
Postcode: 28734
Coordinates: 35.15003, -83.28827

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 Corundum Hill

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Corundum
Ruby
Blue Sapphire
Green Sapphire
Pink Sapphire
Chromite
Olivine

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Corundum Hill.

Corundum Hill FAQ

Where is Corundum Hill?+

Corundum Hill is in Macon County, North Carolina, at 35.15003, -83.28827. Nearest road: Mount Laurel Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Corundum Hill?+

Corundum Hill is reported to produce Corundum, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Chromite, Olivine.

Is collecting allowed at Corundum Hill?+

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 Corundum Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.15003, -83.28827 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Laurel Road.

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