Little Pine Garnet Mine — Rockhounding in Madison County, North Carolina

Little Pine Garnet Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, North Carolina. Reported finds include garnet, quartz, chlorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Caney Fork Road
Postcode: 25753
Coordinates: 35.76255, -82.72424

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 Little Pine Garnet Mine

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Little Pine Garnet Mine.

Little Pine Garnet Mine FAQ

Where is Little Pine Garnet Mine?+

Little Pine Garnet Mine is in Madison County, North Carolina, at 35.76255, -82.72424. Nearest road: Caney Fork Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Pine Garnet Mine?+

Little Pine Garnet Mine is reported to produce Garnet, Quartz, Chlorite.

Is collecting allowed at Little Pine Garnet Mine?+

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 Little Pine Garnet Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.76255, -82.72424 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Caney Fork Road.

More rockhounding in North Carolina

See all 198 North Carolina spots →

Open Little Pine Garnet Mine on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.