Farmer — Rockhounding in Randolph County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Randolph County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Farmer Denton Road
Postcode: 27239
Coordinates: 35.66026, -80.01028

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 Farmer

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Quartz

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Farmer FAQ

Where is Farmer?+

Farmer is in Randolph County, North Carolina, at 35.66026, -80.01028. Nearest road: Farmer Denton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Farmer?+

Farmer is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Farmer?+

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 Farmer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.66026, -80.01028 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Farmer Denton Road.

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