Where to Find Golden Beryl in the United States

12 mapped golden beryl spots across 9 U.S. states. Golden Beryl is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

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Map showing where to find golden beryl across the United States, with 12 mapped spots

Top states for golden beryl

States ranked by number of golden beryl spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused golden beryl-in-state list.

Every golden beryl spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Savannah River bankHart County34.3456, -82.8015Public
Bumpus QuarryCrooked River CausewayOxford County44.3106, -70.7817Public
Kensington Mica MineNorthwest Branch TrailMontgomery County39.0569, -77.0118Public
NorthfieldMount Hermon Station RoadFranklin County42.6930, -72.4775Public
Beech HillGrafton County43.9105, -71.9165Public
Melvin HillLogging RoadSullivan County
  • Blue Beryl
  • Golden Beryl
43.5130, -71.9871Public
EllendaleLambert Creek LaneAlexander County
  • Golden Beryl
  • Green Beryl
  • Yellow Beryl
35.9445, -81.2448Public
South Hardin Mica MineInspiration WayAshe County36.3705, -81.5067Public
TuckasegeeAlmanac LaneJackson County
  • Golden Beryl
35.2753, -83.0935Public
Crum CreekParkridge DriveDelaware County39.9227, -75.3642Public
IvaWest Front StreetAnderson County34.3074, -82.6632Public
KeystoneBlair StreetPennington County43.8950, -103.4173Public

Golden Beryl rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find golden beryl in the U.S.?+
North Carolina, New Hampshire, Georgia have the highest concentrations of golden beryl in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many golden beryl rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
12 mapped spots across 9 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect golden beryl on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like golden beryl is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify golden beryl in the field?+
Field identification of golden beryl comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt golden beryl on the map

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