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Yadkin County: Carnelian Rockhounding in Yadkin County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Yadkin County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Yadkin County, North Carolina. Reported finds include carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Yadkin County in Yadkin County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Shore Road

Geology at Yadkin County

This spot sits on Mica Schist, mapped as mica schist that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit
Mica Schist
Age
1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types
mica schist
Elevation
890 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 Yadkin County

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, YADKINVILLE 6 E station (7 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 Yadkin County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Yadkin County.

Across the state line from Yadkin County

Yadkin County 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.

Yadkin County FAQ

Where is Yadkin County?+
Yadkin County is in Yadkin County, North Carolina, at 36.16743, -80.67432. Nearest road: Shore Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Yadkin County?+
Yadkin County is reported to produce Carnelian.
Is collecting allowed at Yadkin County?+
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 Yadkin County?+
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 Yadkin County?+
Yadkin County is workable year-round.
How do I get to Yadkin County?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.16743, -80.67432 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shore Road.

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