Mitchell River — Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

Mitchell River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Surry County, North Carolina. Reported finds include yellow chalcedony, hornblende, steatite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Surry County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Douglas Road
Postcode: 28621
Coordinates: 36.33106, -80.81515

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 Mitchell River

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Yellow Chalcedony
Hornblende
Steatite

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Mitchell River FAQ

Where is Mitchell River?+

Mitchell River is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.33106, -80.81515. Nearest road: Douglas Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mitchell River?+

Mitchell River is reported to produce Yellow Chalcedony, Hornblende, Steatite.

Is collecting allowed at Mitchell River?+

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 Mitchell River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.33106, -80.81515 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Douglas Road.

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