Townsvill — Rockhounding in Vance County, North Carolina

Townsvill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Vance County, North Carolina. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Vance County
State: North Carolina
Coordinates: 36.49273, -78.44732

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 Townsvill

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Quartz

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Townsvill.

Townsvill FAQ

Where is Townsvill?+

Townsvill is in Vance County, North Carolina, at 36.49273, -78.44732.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Townsvill?+

Townsvill is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Townsvill?+

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 Townsvill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.49273, -78.44732 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in North Carolina

See all 198 North Carolina spots →

Open Townsvill on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.