Dorn Mine — Rockhounding in McCormick County, South Carolina

Dorn Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in McCormick County, South Carolina. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McCormick County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Dorn Road
Postcode: 29835
Coordinates: 33.92457, -82.29710

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 Dorn Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Dorn Mine

Dorn Mine 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.

Dorn Mine FAQ

Where is Dorn Mine?+

Dorn Mine is in McCormick County, South Carolina, at 33.92457, -82.29710. Nearest road: Dorn Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dorn Mine?+

Dorn Mine is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Dorn Mine?+

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 Dorn Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.92457, -82.29710 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dorn Road.

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