Turkey Creek — Rockhounding in Edgefield County, South Carolina

Turkey Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Reported finds include serpentine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Edgefield County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Elmwood Road
Coordinates: 33.88144, -81.97486

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 Turkey Creek

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Serpentine

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Turkey Creek FAQ

Where is Turkey Creek?+

Turkey Creek is in Edgefield County, South Carolina, at 33.88144, -81.97486. Nearest road: Elmwood Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Turkey Creek?+

Turkey Creek is reported to produce Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Turkey Creek?+

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 Turkey Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.88144, -81.97486 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Elmwood Road.

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