Clubb Mountain: Corundum & Lazulite Rockhounding in Gaston County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Clubb Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gaston County, North Carolina. Reported finds include corundum, lazulite, kyanite, damourite, gold, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gaston County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Alexis Lucia Road
Postcode: 28006
Coordinates: 35.40139, -81.08167

Geology at Clubb Mountain

This spot sits on Battleground Formation, mapped as mica schist that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Gold in metamorphic belts like this is typically tied to quartz veins and shear zones, with placer color in the creeks that cut them.

Mapped unit: Battleground Formation
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types: mica schist
Elevation: 890 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Clubb Mountain

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GASTONIA station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Clubb Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Clubb Mountain

Clubb Mountain is close enough to the North Carolina border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Clubb Mountain FAQ

Where is Clubb Mountain?+

Clubb Mountain is in Gaston County, North Carolina, at 35.40139, -81.08167. Nearest road: Alexis Lucia Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clubb Mountain?+

Clubb Mountain is reported to produce Corundum, Lazulite, Kyanite, Damourite, Gold, Garnet, Hematite, Magnetite, Rutile, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Clubb Mountain?+

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 Clubb Mountain?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Clubb Mountain?+

Clubb Mountain is workable year-round.

How do I get to Clubb Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.40139, -81.08167 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Alexis Lucia Road.

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