Hawe Creek — Rockhounding in McCormick County, South Carolina

Hawe Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in McCormick County, South Carolina. Reported finds include limonite cubes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McCormick County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Greenfield Road
Postcode: 29835
Coordinates: 33.87532, -82.31085

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 Hawe Creek

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Limonite Cubes

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Hawe Creek FAQ

Where is Hawe Creek?+

Hawe Creek is in McCormick County, South Carolina, at 33.87532, -82.31085. Nearest road: Greenfield Road.

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

Hawe Creek is reported to produce Limonite Cubes.

Is collecting allowed at Hawe 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 Hawe Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.87532, -82.31085 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Greenfield Road.

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