Danbury — Rockhounding in Stokes County, North Carolina

Danbury is a mapped rockhounding spot in Stokes County, North Carolina. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, chalcedony, jasper, hyalite opal, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Stokes County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Sheppard Mill Road
Postcode: 27046
Coordinates: 36.40828, -80.20001

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 Danbury

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Danbury FAQ

Where is Danbury?+

Danbury is in Stokes County, North Carolina, at 36.40828, -80.20001. Nearest road: Sheppard Mill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Danbury?+

Danbury is reported to produce Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Hyalite Opal, Hematite, Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Danbury?+

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 Danbury?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.40828, -80.20001 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sheppard Mill Road.

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