Prosperity — Rockhounding in Newberry County, South Carolina
Prosperity is a mapped rockhounding spot in Newberry County, South Carolina. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Prosperity in Newberry County, South Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Newberry County
- State
- South Carolina
- Nearest road
- Elm Street
- Postcode
- 29127
- Coordinates
- 34.20877, -81.51927
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Prosperity.
- Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverSaluda County · 14 mi awayAmphibolite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite
- ColumbiaLexington County · 18 mi awayAmethyst
- Lake Murray DamLexington County · 21 mi awayGarnet, Kyanite
- SalucaGreenwood County · 27 mi awayUnakite, Amethyst
- Sleepy CreekEdgefield County · 30 mi awayGold
- Turkey CreekEdgefield County · 35 mi awaySerpentine
- Fairfield CountyFairfield County · 37 mi awayPetrified Wood
- Liberty HillKershaw County · 43 mi awaySmoky Quartz, Zircon
Prosperity FAQ
Where is Prosperity?+
Prosperity is in Newberry County, South Carolina, at 34.20877, -81.51927. Nearest road: Elm Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Prosperity?+
Prosperity is reported to produce Barite.
Is collecting allowed at Prosperity?+
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 Prosperity?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 34.20877, -81.51927 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Elm Street.
