Caldwell — Rockhounding in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Caldwell is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mecklenburg County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Bailey Road
Postcode: 28031
Coordinates: 35.46553, -80.82696

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 Caldwell

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Caldwell FAQ

Where is Caldwell?+

Caldwell is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, at 35.46553, -80.82696. Nearest road: Bailey Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Caldwell?+

Caldwell is reported to produce Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Caldwell?+

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 Caldwell?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.46553, -80.82696 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bailey Road.

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