Woodlawn — Rockhounding in McDowell County, North Carolina

Woodlawn is a mapped rockhounding spot in McDowell County, North Carolina. Reported finds include phantom quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McDowell County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Grace Greenlee Road
Coordinates: 35.79518, -82.04186

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 Woodlawn

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Phantom Quartz

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Woodlawn FAQ

Where is Woodlawn?+

Woodlawn is in McDowell County, North Carolina, at 35.79518, -82.04186. Nearest road: Grace Greenlee Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Woodlawn?+

Woodlawn is reported to produce Phantom Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Woodlawn?+

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 Woodlawn?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.79518, -82.04186 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grace Greenlee Road.

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