Pink Beds Picnic Area — Rockhounding in Transylvania County, North Carolina

Pink Beds Picnic Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Reported finds include smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Transylvania County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Pink Beds Loop Trail
Coordinates: 35.35186, -82.77588

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 Pink Beds Picnic Area

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Smoky Quartz

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Pink Beds Picnic Area FAQ

Where is Pink Beds Picnic Area?+

Pink Beds Picnic Area is in Transylvania County, North Carolina, at 35.35186, -82.77588. Nearest road: Pink Beds Loop Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pink Beds Picnic Area?+

Pink Beds Picnic Area is reported to produce Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Pink Beds Picnic Area?+

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 Pink Beds Picnic Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.35186, -82.77588 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pink Beds Loop Trail.

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