Gardner Quarry: Fluorite & Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Harnett County, North Carolina

Updated August 2026

Gardner Quarry is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harnett County, North Carolina. Reported finds include fluorite, chalcopyrite, calcite, molybdenite, pyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Harnett County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: McNeill Hobbs Road
Postcode: 28323
Coordinates: 35.35642, -78.83810

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Gardner Quarry

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Across the state line from Gardner Quarry

Gardner Quarry 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.

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Gardner Quarry FAQ

Where is Gardner Quarry?+

Gardner Quarry is in Harnett County, North Carolina, at 35.35642, -78.83810. Nearest road: McNeill Hobbs Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gardner Quarry?+

Gardner Quarry is reported to produce Fluorite, Chalcopyrite, Calcite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Quartz, Muscovite.

Is collecting allowed at Gardner Quarry?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Gardner Quarry?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

How do I get to Gardner Quarry?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.35642, -78.83810 in Google Maps. The nearest road is McNeill Hobbs Road.

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