Paris Mt. State Park — Rockhounding in Greenville County, South Carolina

Paris Mt. State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenville County, South Carolina. Reported finds include beryl, garnet, quartz, smoky quartz, sillimanite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greenville County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Sulphur Springs Trail
Postcode: 29613
Coordinates: 34.93605, -82.39199

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 Paris Mt. State Park

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Paris Mt. State Park

Paris Mt. State Park 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.

Paris Mt. State Park FAQ

Where is Paris Mt. State Park?+

Paris Mt. State Park is in Greenville County, South Carolina, at 34.93605, -82.39199. Nearest road: Sulphur Springs Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paris Mt. State Park?+

Paris Mt. State Park is reported to produce Beryl, Garnet, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Sillimanite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Paris Mt. State Park?+

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 Paris Mt. State Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.93605, -82.39199 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sulphur Springs Trail.

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