Ellberle — Rockhounding in Richmond County, North Carolina

Ellberle is a mapped rockhounding spot in Richmond County, North Carolina. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Richmond County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: NC 73
Coordinates: 35.09634, -79.76974

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 Ellberle

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Petrified Wood

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Ellberle FAQ

Where is Ellberle?+

Ellberle is in Richmond County, North Carolina, at 35.09634, -79.76974. Nearest road: NC 73.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ellberle?+

Ellberle is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Ellberle?+

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 Ellberle?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.09634, -79.76974 in Google Maps. The nearest road is NC 73.

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