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White Plains — Rockhounding in Surry County, North Carolina

White Plains is a mapped rockhounding spot in Surry County, North Carolina. Reported finds include beryl, columbite, quartz, rutile, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing White Plains in Surry County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area

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.

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Found at White Plains

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Across the state line from White Plains

White Plains 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.

White Plains FAQ

Where is White Plains?+
White Plains is in Surry County, North Carolina, at 36.45491, -80.60030.
What rocks and minerals can you find at White Plains?+
White Plains is reported to produce Beryl, Columbite, Quartz, Rutile, Tourmaline.
Is collecting allowed at White Plains?+
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. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to White Plains?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.45491, -80.60030 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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