Rockhounding in Davidson County, North Carolina
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Davidson County. Most commonly produces chalcopyrite, malachite, amethyst, anglesite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Davidson County, North Carolina
Minerals reported in Davidson County
Spots in Davidson County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Hill Mine near LexingtonConrad Hill Mine Road | 35.7848, -80.1653 | Public | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| Tyro | 35.7921, -80.3724 | Public |
Neighboring counties in North Carolina
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Davidson County. A natural extension if Davidson County is already on your trip plan.
- Rowan County~19 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Garnet, Gold
- Montgomery County~29 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Quartz, Azurite
- Iredell County~38 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Beryl
- Stokes County~46 mi2 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Catawba County~48 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Quartz, Agate
- Surry County~49 mi6 spotsTop: Quartz, Jasper, Rutile
Across the state line from Davidson 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 North Carolina.
- Patrick County~63 miVirginia · 2 spotsTop: Kyanite, Almandine Garnet, Corundum
- Henry County~69 miVirginia · 3 spotsTop: Blue Quartz, Garnet, Staurolite
- Carroll County~72 miVirginia · 5 spotsTop: Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite
- York County~83 miSouth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Tourmaline, Andalusite, Kyanite
Davidson County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Davidson County, North Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Davidson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Davidson County?+
Spots in Davidson County most often produce Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Amethyst, Anglesite, Calamine. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Davidson 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.
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