Wilkesboro — Rockhounding in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Wilkesboro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Reported finds include garnet, serpentine, talc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wilkes County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: State Road 1174
Postcode: 28654
Coordinates: 36.10419, -81.18814

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 Wilkesboro

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Wilkesboro FAQ

Where is Wilkesboro?+

Wilkesboro is in Wilkes County, North Carolina, at 36.10419, -81.18814. Nearest road: State Road 1174.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wilkesboro?+

Wilkesboro is reported to produce Garnet, Serpentine, Talc.

Is collecting allowed at Wilkesboro?+

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 Wilkesboro?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.10419, -81.18814 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Road 1174.

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