Folly Beach — Rockhounding in Charleston County, South Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Charleston County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: West Arctic Avenue
Postcode: 29439
Coordinates: 32.65216, -79.94473

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 Folly Beach

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Megalodon Teeth

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Folly Beach FAQ

Where is Folly Beach?+

Folly Beach is in Charleston County, South Carolina, at 32.65216, -79.94473. Nearest road: West Arctic Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Folly Beach?+

Folly Beach is reported to produce Megalodon Teeth.

Is collecting allowed at Folly Beach?+

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 Folly Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.65216, -79.94473 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Arctic Avenue.

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