Hickory Grove — Rockhounding in York County, South Carolina

Hickory Grove 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: Walnut Grove Road
Postcode: 29717
Coordinates: 34.94707, -81.47917

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 Hickory Grove

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hickory Grove.

Across the state line from Hickory Grove

Hickory Grove 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.

Hickory Grove FAQ

Where is Hickory Grove?+

Hickory Grove is in York County, South Carolina, at 34.94707, -81.47917. Nearest road: Walnut Grove Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hickory Grove?+

Hickory Grove is reported to produce Andalusite, Kyanite, Lazulite, Staurolite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Hickory Grove?+

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 Hickory Grove?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.94707, -81.47917 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Walnut Grove Road.

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