Poplar Springs — Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

Poplar Springs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Surry County, North Carolina. Reported finds include rutile, limonite, quartz, spodumene. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Surry County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Noah Hayes Road
Postcode: 28676
Coordinates: 36.31645, -80.83363

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 Poplar Springs

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Poplar Springs FAQ

Where is Poplar Springs?+

Poplar Springs is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.31645, -80.83363. Nearest road: Noah Hayes Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Poplar Springs?+

Poplar Springs is reported to produce Rutile, Limonite, Quartz, Spodumene.

Is collecting allowed at Poplar Springs?+

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 Poplar Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.31645, -80.83363 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Noah Hayes Road.

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