Rockhounding in Newberry County, South Carolina
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Newberry County. Most commonly produces barite.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Newberry County, South Carolina
Minerals reported in Newberry County
Spots in Newberry County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProsperityElm Street | 34.2088, -81.5193 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Carolina
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Newberry County. A natural extension if Newberry County is already on your trip plan.
- Greenwood County~39 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Quartz, Unakite
- McCormick County~51 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Limonite Cubes
- York County~57 mi3 spotsTop: Tourmaline, Andalusite, Kyanite
- Cherokee County~62 mi4 spotsTop: Kyanite, Quartz, Barite
- Anderson County~65 mi5 spotsTop: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Charleston County~140 mi3 spotsTop: Megalodon Teeth, Agate, Shark Teeth
Across the state line from Newberry County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into South Carolina.
- Cleveland County~75 miNorth Carolina · 9 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Beryl, Quartz
- Gaston County~80 miNorth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Corundum, Garnet, Gold
- Lincoln County~88 miNorth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Cassiterite, Kyanite
- Rutherford County~90 miNorth Carolina · 5 spotsTop: Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Newberry County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Newberry County, South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Newberry County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Newberry County?+
Spots in Newberry County most often produce Barite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Newberry County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Newberry County rockhounding trip
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