Lemon Gap — Rockhounding in Madison County, North Carolina

Lemon Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, North Carolina. Reported finds include allanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Buckeye Ridge Trail
Coordinates: 35.79288, -82.95055

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 Lemon Gap

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Allanite

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Lemon Gap FAQ

Where is Lemon Gap?+

Lemon Gap is in Madison County, North Carolina, at 35.79288, -82.95055. Nearest road: Buckeye Ridge Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lemon Gap?+

Lemon Gap is reported to produce Allanite.

Is collecting allowed at Lemon Gap?+

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 Lemon Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.79288, -82.95055 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Buckeye Ridge Trail.

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