Franklin — Rockhounding in Macon County, North Carolina

Franklin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Macon County, North Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst, bronzite, epidote, fibrolite, garnet, 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: Lyle Mill Road
Postcode: 28734
Coordinates: 35.22611, -83.36057

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 Franklin

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Franklin FAQ

Where is Franklin?+

Franklin is in Macon County, North Carolina, at 35.22611, -83.36057. Nearest road: Lyle Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Franklin?+

Franklin is reported to produce Amethyst, Bronzite, Epidote, Fibrolite, Garnet, Jasper, Kyanite, Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Rutile, Sapphire, Sphalerite, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Franklin?+

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 Franklin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.22611, -83.36057 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lyle Mill Road.

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