Creedmore: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Granville County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Creedmore is a mapped rockhounding spot in Granville County, North Carolina. Reported finds include agate, jasper, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Granville County
State: North Carolina
Coordinates: 36.20750, -78.65710

Geology at Creedmore

This spot sits on Metamorphosed Gabbro and Diorite, mapped as metagabbro and metadiorite that formed roughly 1000 to 250 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Metamorphosed Gabbro and Diorite
Age: 1000–250 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Paleozoic)
Rock types: metagabbro and metadiorite
Elevation: 360 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 Creedmore

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, OXFORD AG station (7 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 Creedmore

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Creedmore.

Across the state line from Creedmore

Creedmore 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.

Creedmore FAQ

Where is Creedmore?+

Creedmore is in Granville County, North Carolina, at 36.20750, -78.65710.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Creedmore?+

Creedmore is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Creedmore?+

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 Creedmore?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Creedmore?+

Creedmore is workable year-round.

How do I get to Creedmore?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.20750, -78.65710 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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