Big Creek — Rockhounding in Stokes County, North Carolina

Big Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Stokes County, North Carolina. Reported finds include garnet, moonstone, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Stokes County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Lynchburg Road
Postcode: 27053
Coordinates: 36.44996, -80.29006

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 Big Creek

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Big Creek FAQ

Where is Big Creek?+

Big Creek is in Stokes County, North Carolina, at 36.44996, -80.29006. Nearest road: Lynchburg Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Creek?+

Big Creek is reported to produce Garnet, Moonstone, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Big Creek?+

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 Big Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.44996, -80.29006 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lynchburg Road.

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