Florence County — Rockhounding in Florence County, South Carolina

Florence County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Florence County, South Carolina. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Florence County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Jeffords Road
Postcode: 29583
Coordinates: 34.01777, -79.71311

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 Florence County

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Florence County.

Across the state line from Florence County

Florence County 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.

Florence County FAQ

Where is Florence County?+

Florence County is in Florence County, South Carolina, at 34.01777, -79.71311. Nearest road: Jeffords Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Florence County?+

Florence County is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Florence County?+

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 Florence County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.01777, -79.71311 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jeffords Road.

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