Raleigh — Rockhounding in Wake County, North Carolina

Raleigh is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wake County, North Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wake County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Lake Johnson Trail
Postcode: 27606
Coordinates: 35.76731, -78.72216

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: April 1, 2026

North Carolina Geological Survey
Nantahala/Pisgah National Forests
Emerald Hollow Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Raleigh

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Raleigh FAQ

Where is Raleigh?+

Raleigh is in Wake County, North Carolina, at 35.76731, -78.72216. Nearest road: Lake Johnson Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Raleigh?+

Raleigh is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Raleigh?+

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 Raleigh?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.76731, -78.72216 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lake Johnson Trail.

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