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Statesville: Agate & Amethyst Rockhounding in Iredell County, North Carolina

Public access3 mineralsIredell County, North CarolinaUpdated June 2026
Minerals reported
3
Elevation
880 ft
Best months
Year-round

Statesville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iredell County, North Carolina. Reported finds include agate, amethyst, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Postcode
28010
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Statesville

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, STATESVILLE 2 NNE station (6 mi away).

Geology at Statesville

This spot sits on Battleground Formation, mapped as mica schist that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit
Battleground Formation
Age
1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types
mica schist
Elevation
880 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.

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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.

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Found at Statesville

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Across the state line from Statesville

Statesville 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.

Statesville FAQ

Where is Statesville?+
Statesville is in Iredell County, North Carolina, at 35.72916, -80.88151.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Statesville?+
Statesville is reported to produce Agate, Amethyst, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Statesville?+
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 Statesville?+
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 Statesville?+
Statesville is workable year-round.
How do I get to Statesville?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 35.72916, -80.88151 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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