Mount Airy — Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Surry County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Granite Quarry Trail
Postcode: 27030
Coordinates: 36.50708, -80.58485

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 Airy

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Mount Airy FAQ

Where is Mount Airy?+

Mount Airy is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.50708, -80.58485. Nearest road: Granite Quarry Trail.

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

Mount Airy is reported to produce Feldspar, Quartz, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Mount Airy?+

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 Airy?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.50708, -80.58485 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Granite Quarry Trail.

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