Pocomoke: Lepidolite & Rubellite Rockhounding in Granville County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Pocomoke is a mapped rockhounding spot in Granville County, North Carolina. Reported finds include lepidolite, rubellite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Granville County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Suitts Store Road
Postcode: 27525
Coordinates: 36.11080, -78.54160

Geology at Pocomoke

This spot sits on Biotite Gneiss and Schist, mapped as biotite gneiss, mica schist, and amphibolite that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Biotite Gneiss and Schist
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: biotite gneiss, mica schist, and amphibolite
Elevation: 520 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 Pocomoke

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 86°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FALLS LAKE station (11 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 Pocomoke

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pocomoke.

Across the state line from Pocomoke

Pocomoke 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.

Pocomoke FAQ

Where is Pocomoke?+

Pocomoke is in Granville County, North Carolina, at 36.11080, -78.54160. Nearest road: Suitts Store Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pocomoke?+

Pocomoke is reported to produce Lepidolite, Rubellite.

Is collecting allowed at Pocomoke?+

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 Pocomoke?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Pocomoke?+

Pocomoke is workable year-round.

How do I get to Pocomoke?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.11080, -78.54160 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Suitts Store Road.

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