Henry's Knob — Rockhounding in York County, South Carolina

Henry's Knob is a mapped rockhounding spot in York County, South Carolina. Reported finds include andalusite, kyanite, lazulite, staurolite, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: York County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Laurelwood Drive
Coordinates: 35.13096, -81.27507

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 Henry's Knob

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Henry's Knob

Henry's Knob 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.

Henry's Knob FAQ

Where is Henry's Knob?+

Henry's Knob is in York County, South Carolina, at 35.13096, -81.27507. Nearest road: Laurelwood Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Henry's Knob?+

Henry's Knob is reported to produce Andalusite, Kyanite, Lazulite, Staurolite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Henry's Knob?+

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 Henry's Knob?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.13096, -81.27507 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Laurelwood Drive.

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