Morgan River: Megalodon Tooth Rockhounding in Beaufort County, South Carolina

Updated June 2026

Morgan River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Reported finds include megalodon tooth. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Beaufort County
State: South Carolina
Coordinates: 32.44565, -80.48102

Geology at Morgan River

This spot sits on ground mapped as water. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: water
Elevation: 10 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Morgan River

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 57°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EDISTO BEACH SP station (10 mi away).

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 Morgan River

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Megalodon Tooth

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Morgan River.

Across the state line from Morgan River

Morgan River 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.

River RoadBurke County, Georgia · 76 mi awayAgatized Fossil

Morgan River FAQ

Where is Morgan River?+

Morgan River is in Beaufort County, South Carolina, at 32.44565, -80.48102.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Morgan River?+

Morgan River is reported to produce Megalodon Tooth.

Is collecting allowed at Morgan River?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Morgan River?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Morgan River?+

Morgan River is workable year-round.

How do I get to Morgan River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.44565, -80.48102 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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