McCormick — Rockhounding in McCormick County, South Carolina

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McCormick County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Baker Creek Road
Coordinates: 33.89780, -82.35379

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 McCormick

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Gold

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McCormick FAQ

Where is McCormick?+

McCormick is in McCormick County, South Carolina, at 33.89780, -82.35379. Nearest road: Baker Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at McCormick?+

McCormick is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at McCormick?+

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 McCormick?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.89780, -82.35379 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Baker Creek Road.

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