Hawe Creek: Limonite Cube Rockhounding in McCormick County, South Carolina

Updated June 2026

Hawe Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in McCormick County, South Carolina. Reported finds include limonite cube. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McCormick County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Greenfield Road
Postcode: 29835
Coordinates: 33.87532, -82.31085

Geology at Hawe Creek

This spot sits on Persimmon Fork Formation, mapped as metavolcanic that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Persimmon Fork Formation
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: metavolcanic
Elevation: 390 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 Hawe Creek

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 56°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 33°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MCCORMICK station (3 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 Hawe Creek

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hawe Creek.

Across the state line from Hawe Creek

Hawe Creek 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.

Hawe Creek FAQ

Where is Hawe Creek?+

Hawe Creek is in McCormick County, South Carolina, at 33.87532, -82.31085. Nearest road: Greenfield Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hawe Creek?+

Hawe Creek is reported to produce Limonite Cube.

Is collecting allowed at Hawe Creek?+

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 Hawe Creek?+

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 Hawe Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Hawe Creek are September to June.

How do I get to Hawe Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.87532, -82.31085 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Greenfield Road.

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