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Mount Airy: Feldspar & Quartz Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Mount Airy is a mapped rockhounding spot in Surry County, North Carolina. Reported finds include feldspar, quartz, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Mount Airy in Surry County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Granite Quarry Trail
Postcode
27030

Geology at Mount Airy

This spot sits on Quartz Diorite to Granodiorite, mapped as granodiorite and quartz diorite that formed roughly 395 to 390 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
Quartz Diorite to Granodiorite
Age
395–390 Ma (Middle Devonian)
Rock types
granodiorite and quartz diorite
Elevation
1,100 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 Mount Airy

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 86°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MT AIRY 2 W station (4 mi away).

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:

Found at Mount Airy

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mount Airy.

Across the state line from Mount Airy

Mount Airy 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.

Mount Airy FAQ

Where is Mount Airy?+
Mount Airy is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.50708, -80.58485. Nearest road: Granite Quarry Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Airy?+
Mount Airy is reported to produce Feldspar, Quartz, Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Mount Airy?+
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 Mount Airy?+
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 Mount Airy?+
Mount Airy is workable year-round.
How do I get to Mount Airy?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.50708, -80.58485 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Granite Quarry Trail.

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