Yadkin County — Rockhounding in Yadkin County, North Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Yadkin County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Shore Road
Coordinates: 36.16743, -80.67432

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 Yadkin County

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Carnelian

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Yadkin County FAQ

Where is Yadkin County?+

Yadkin County is in Yadkin County, North Carolina, at 36.16743, -80.67432. Nearest road: Shore Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yadkin County?+

Yadkin County is reported to produce Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Yadkin County?+

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 Yadkin County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.16743, -80.67432 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shore Road.

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