Cooper River — Rockhounding in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Cooper River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Reported finds include megalodon teeth. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Berkeley County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Dennis Boulevard
Postcode: 29461
Coordinates: 33.19281, -79.96903

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 Cooper River

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Megalodon Teeth

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Cooper River FAQ

Where is Cooper River?+

Cooper River is in Berkeley County, South Carolina, at 33.19281, -79.96903. Nearest road: Dennis Boulevard.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cooper River?+

Cooper River is reported to produce Megalodon Teeth.

Is collecting allowed at Cooper River?+

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 Cooper River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.19281, -79.96903 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dennis Boulevard.

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