Clearwater & Herse Valley — Rockhounding in Aiken County, South Carolina

Clearwater & Herse Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Aiken County, South Carolina. Reported finds include amethyst, chalcedony, ilmenite, monazite, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Aiken County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Weeping Willow Lane
Postcode: 29851
Coordinates: 33.53836, -81.82386

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Clearwater & Herse Valley

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Across the state line from Clearwater & Herse Valley

Clearwater & Herse Valley is close enough to the South Carolina border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Clearwater & Herse Valley FAQ

Where is Clearwater & Herse Valley?+

Clearwater & Herse Valley is in Aiken County, South Carolina, at 33.53836, -81.82386. Nearest road: Weeping Willow Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clearwater & Herse Valley?+

Clearwater & Herse Valley is reported to produce Amethyst, Chalcedony, Ilmenite, Monazite, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Rutile, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Clearwater & Herse Valley?+

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 Clearwater & Herse Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.53836, -81.82386 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Weeping Willow Lane.

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