Rockhounding in Florence County, South Carolina

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Florence County. Most commonly produces petrified wood.

Florence County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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A paddler on the Lynches River in the coastal plain near Scranton, Florence County, South Carolina — Florence CountyFlorence County, South Carolina

Minerals reported in Florence County

Petrified Wood2

Standout in Florence County

Hand-picked spot in Florence County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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The Pee Dee region is South Carolina's petrified wood country, and Florence County's river gravels along the Great Pee Dee and lower Lynches rivers are a classic source of silicified wood weathered out of the Coastal Plain sediments.
Petrified Wood

Spots in Florence County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Darlington	Petrified Wood	34.3054, -79.6589	Public
Florence CountyJeffords Road	Petrified Wood	34.0178, -79.7131	Public

Neighboring counties in South Carolina

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Florence County. A natural extension if Florence County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Florence County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into South Carolina.

Florence County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Florence County, South Carolina?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Florence County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Florence County?+

Spots in Florence County most often produce Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Florence County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

Plan a Florence County rockhounding trip

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