Mount Ulla — Rockhounding in Rowan County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rowan County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Back Creek Church Road
Postcode: 28125
Coordinates: 35.65293, -80.71351

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 Mount Ulla

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Mount Ulla FAQ

Where is Mount Ulla?+

Mount Ulla is in Rowan County, North Carolina, at 35.65293, -80.71351. Nearest road: Back Creek Church Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Ulla?+

Mount Ulla is reported to produce Amethyst, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Mount Ulla?+

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 Mount Ulla?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.65293, -80.71351 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Back Creek Church Road.

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