Tyro — Rockhounding in Davidson County, North Carolina
Tyro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Davidson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Tyro in Davidson County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Davidson County
- State
- North Carolina
- Postcode
- 27299
- Coordinates
- 35.79207, -80.37244
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:
- North Carolina Geological Survey
- Nantahala/Pisgah National Forests
- Emerald Hollow Mine (fee-dig operator)
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Tyro
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 Tyro.
- Davidson CountyDavidson County, North Carolina · 11 mi awayChalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonDavidson County, North Carolina · 12 mi awayChalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite
- SalisburyRowan County, North Carolina · 12 mi awayAmethyst, Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline
- FarmingtonDavie County, North Carolina · 19 mi awayAutunite, Columbite
- Gold HillRowan County, North Carolina · 19 mi awayMagnetite, Manganese, Garnet
- Mount UllaRowan County, North Carolina · 21 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- Winston-SalemForsyth County, North Carolina · 22 mi awayHalloysite, Hematite, Magnetite
- FarmerRandolph County, North Carolina · 22 mi awayQuartz
Across the state line from Tyro
Tyro 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.
- StuartPatrick County, Virginia · 58 mi awayAlmandine Garnet, Staurolite, Corundum
- Hurricane KnobPatrick County, Virginia · 63 mi awayKyanite
- Hanks KnobCarroll County, Virginia · 64 mi awayGarnet, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Pipers GapCarroll County, Virginia · 64 mi awayHornblende, Serpentine, Talc
- Laurel ForkCarroll County, Virginia · 65 mi awayQuartz
- GalaxGrayson County, Virginia · 66 mi awaySpessartine Garnet
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