Donalds — Rockhounding in Greenwood County, South Carolina

Donalds is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greenwood County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: US 178
Postcode: 29653
Coordinates: 34.34081, -82.28974

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 Donalds

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Amethyst

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Donalds FAQ

Where is Donalds?+

Donalds is in Greenwood County, South Carolina, at 34.34081, -82.28974. Nearest road: US 178.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Donalds?+

Donalds is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Donalds?+

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 Donalds?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.34081, -82.28974 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 178.

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