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White Plains: Beryl & Columbite Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

White Plains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Surry County, North Carolina. Reported finds include beryl, columbite, quartz, rutile, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing White Plains in Surry County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area

Geology at White Plains

This spot sits on Amphibolite, mapped as amphibolite that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit
Amphibolite
Age
1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types
amphibolite
Elevation
1,010 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 White Plains

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 87°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 White Plains

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of White Plains.

Across the state line from White Plains

White Plains 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.

White Plains FAQ

Where is White Plains?+
White Plains is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.45491, -80.60030.
What rocks and minerals can you find at White Plains?+
White Plains is reported to produce Beryl, Columbite, Quartz, Rutile, Tourmaline.
Is collecting allowed at White Plains?+
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 White Plains?+
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.
When is the best time to visit White Plains?+
White Plains is workable year-round.
How do I get to White Plains?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.45491, -80.60030 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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