Paris Mt. State Park: Beryl & Garnet Rockhounding in Greenville County, South Carolina

Updated June 2026

Paris Mt. State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenville County, South Carolina. Reported finds include beryl, garnet, quartz, smoky quartz, sillimanite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Greenville County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Sulphur Springs Trail
Postcode: 29613
Coordinates: 34.93605, -82.39199

Geology at Paris Mt. State Park

This spot sits on Sillimanite schist and sillimanite-mica schist, mapped as mica schist 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: Sillimanite schist and sillimanite-mica schist
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: mica schist
Elevation: 1,200 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 Paris Mt. State Park

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 53°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GREENVILLE DWTN AP station (6 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Paris Mt. State Park

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Paris Mt. State Park.

Across the state line from Paris Mt. State Park

Paris Mt. State Park is close enough to the South Carolina border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Paris Mt. State Park FAQ

Where is Paris Mt. State Park?+

Paris Mt. State Park is in Greenville County, South Carolina, at 34.93605, -82.39199. Nearest road: Sulphur Springs Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paris Mt. State Park?+

Paris Mt. State Park is reported to produce Beryl, Garnet, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Sillimanite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Paris Mt. State Park?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Paris Mt. State Park?+

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 Paris Mt. State Park?+

Paris Mt. State Park is workable year-round.

How do I get to Paris Mt. State Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.93605, -82.39199 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sulphur Springs Trail.

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