Williamsboro — Rockhounding in Vance County, North Carolina
Williamsboro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Vance County, North Carolina. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Williamsboro in Vance County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Vance County
- State
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 36.43917, -78.45571
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Williamsboro.
- TownsvillVance County · 4 mi awayQuartz
- BullockGranville County · 4 mi awayPyrite
- Island CreekVance County · 5 mi awayApatite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite
- Nutbrush CreekVance County · 5 mi awayMinerals, Quartz
- BullockGranville County · 6 mi awayEpidote, Labradorite, Titanite
- Henderson PointVance County · 9 mi awayQuartz, Rutile, Sillimanite
- Granville CountyGranville County · 14 mi awayTopaz, Andalusite, Carnelian
- CreedmoreGranville County · 20 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
Williamsboro FAQ
Where is Williamsboro?+
Williamsboro is in Vance County, North Carolina, at 36.43917, -78.45571.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Williamsboro?+
Williamsboro is reported to produce Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Williamsboro?+
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 Williamsboro?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.43917, -78.45571 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
