Rockhounding near Myrtle Beach, SC

35 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of South Carolina, North Carolina.

Closest rockhounding spots to Myrtle Beach

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Myrtle BeachHorry County, South Carolina0 mi · 0 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
Florence CountyFlorence County, South Carolina53 mi · 1 hr 6 min drivePetrified Wood
Diamond Hill MineWilliamsburg County, South Carolina61 mi · 1 hr 16 min driveQuartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz
DarlingtonFlorence County, South Carolina61 mi · 1 hr 17 min drivePetrified Wood
BlenheimMarlboro County, South Carolina68 mi · 1 hr 25 min drivePetrified Wood
Cooper RiverBerkeley County, South Carolina71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveMegalodon Teeth

Most-reported finds near Myrtle Beach

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Myrtle Beach?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Myrtle Beach to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach

Sorted by distance from Myrtle Beach. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach Boardwalk	Horry County	Agate Chalcedony Quartz Fossilized Shark Teeth Megalodon Teeth	33.6879, -78.8822	Public
Florence CountyJeffords Road	Florence County	Petrified Wood	34.0178, -79.7131	Public
Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway	Williamsburg County	Quartz Amethyst Smoky Quartz Citrine	33.6148, -79.9357	Paid / fee
Darlington	Florence County	Petrified Wood	34.3054, -79.6589	Public
Blenheim	Marlboro County	Petrified Wood	34.4421, -79.6618	Public
Cooper RiverDennis Boulevard	Berkeley County	Megalodon Teeth	33.1928, -79.9690	Public
Bellyache CreekWest Billy Farrow Highway	Darlington County	Petrified Wood	34.3375, -79.9841	Public
Cumberland CountyFreedom Lane	Cumberland County	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Common Opal Agatized Wood	34.9592, -78.9394	Public
Morris Island	Charleston County	Megalodon Teeth	32.7100, -79.8839	Public
Folly BeachWest Arctic Avenue	Charleston County	Megalodon Teeth	32.6522, -79.9447	Public
Cape Fear River and tributariesHijacked	Cumberland County	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Common Opal Agatized Wood	35.1012, -78.8569	Public
Kiawah IslandBoardwalk 29	Charleston County	Megalodon Teeth Shark Teeth Agate	32.6017, -80.0831	Public
WadesboroMoore's Lake Road	Anson County	Gold	34.9356, -80.0594	Public
EllberleNC 73	Richmond County	Petrified Wood	35.0963, -79.7697	Public
JeffersonSimpson Road	Chesterfield County	Topaz	34.7141, -80.3641	Public
Haile Gold MineHaile Gold Mine Road	Lancaster County	Gold Pyrite Quartz	34.5804, -80.5320	Public
Anson CountyWhite Store Road	Anson County	Gold Calcite Garnet Galena Pyrite Siderite Rutile Sphalerite	34.9570, -80.1227	Public
Edisto BeachBeach Access 12	Colleton County	Megalodon Teeth	32.4879, -80.3173	Public
Pee Dee River	Anson County	Agatized Wood Chalcedony Jasper	35.1071, -80.0563	Public
Flat Creek	Lancaster County	Gold Pyrite Sericite	34.6849, -80.5863	Public
Liberty Hill	Kershaw County	Smoky Quartz Zircon	34.4715, -80.8363	Public
Fairfield County	Fairfield County	Petrified Wood	34.3995, -80.9094	Public
Morgan River	Beaufort County	Megalodon Teeth	32.4457, -80.4810	Public
Cabin Creek & Dry CreekGurney West Road	Moore County	Amethyst Quartz	35.4183, -79.6271	Public
Troy	Montgomery County	Petrified Wood	35.3681, -79.8395	Public

Myrtle Beach rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Myrtle Beach?+

There are 35 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The closest is Myrtle Beach in Horry County, roughly 0 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Myrtle Beach?+

Spots within driving distance of Myrtle Beach most commonly produce gold, megalodon teeth, petrified wood, quartz, amethyst, agate.

Is rockhounding legal near Myrtle Beach?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Myrtle Beach?+

Most weekend trips from Myrtle Beach fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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