Reel Mine: Amethyst & Beryl Rockhounding in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Updated August 2026

Reel Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst, beryl, quartz, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Lincoln County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Alwood Lane
Postcode: 28080
Coordinates: 35.45836, -81.11698

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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 Reel Mine

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Across the state line from Reel Mine

Reel Mine 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.

Reel Mine FAQ

Where is Reel Mine?+

Reel Mine is in Lincoln County, North Carolina, at 35.45836, -81.11698. Nearest road: Alwood Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Reel Mine?+

Reel Mine is reported to produce Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Reel Mine?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Reel Mine?+

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 Reel Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.45836, -81.11698 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Alwood Lane.

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