Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap: Corundum & Ruby Rockhounding in Clay County, North Carolina

Updated August 2026

Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clay County, North Carolina. Reported finds include corundum, ruby, smaragdite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clay County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Perry Gap Road
Postcode: 28904
Coordinates: 35.08928, -83.61994

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

North Carolina Geological Survey
Nantahala/Pisgah National Forests
Emerald Hollow Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap

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Across the state line from Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap

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Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap FAQ

Where is Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap?+

Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap is in Clay County, North Carolina, at 35.08928, -83.61994. Nearest road: Perry Gap Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap?+

Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap is reported to produce Corundum, Ruby, Smaragdite.

Is collecting allowed at Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

How do I get to Chunky Gal Mountain - Perry Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.08928, -83.61994 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Perry Gap Road.

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