Rockhounding in McCormick County, South Carolina

3 mapped rockhounding spots in McCormick County. Most commonly produces gold, limonite cubes.

McCormick County rockhounding photos

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

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The historic railroad depot in the town of McCormick, McCormick County, South Carolina, near the Dorn gold mine and Sumter National Forest — Dorn MineMcCormick County, South Carolina

Minerals reported in McCormick County

Standout in McCormick County

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

Top pick
Dorn Mine
Public
McCormick County
The Dorn Mine was one of the richest gold veins in South Carolina, worked from the 1850s, and it now lies within the Long Cane Ranger District of Sumter National Forest.
Gold

Spots in McCormick County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Dorn MineDorn Road	Gold	33.9246, -82.2971	Public
Hawe CreekGreenfield Road	Limonite Cubes	33.8753, -82.3109	Public
McCormickBaker Creek Road	Gold	33.8978, -82.3538	Permission

Neighboring counties in South Carolina

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

Across the state line from McCormick 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.

McCormick County FAQ

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

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in McCormick County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in McCormick County?+

Spots in McCormick County most often produce Gold, Limonite Cubes. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these McCormick 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.

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