Diamond Hill Mine
Rockhounding site in Antreville, South Carolina · Quartz & Crystals
Diamond Hill Mine is a quartz rockhounding site near Antreville, SC. Fee required. Best season: March through November.
Typical season: March through November
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Quartz
- Primary specimens
- Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Citrine, Garnet
- Fee status
- Fee required
- Nearest town
- Antreville
- State
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.28000, -82.58000
- Best season
- March through November
- Access difficulty
- Easy open field digging
- Camping
- Nearby Sumter National Forest
- Activities
- Quartz variety digging
- Facilities
- Restrooms, shade, dig tools for rent
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
What to pack for Diamond Hill Mine
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The experience
- Best time to visitMarch through November
- AccessEasy open field digging
- FacilitiesRestrooms, shade, dig tools for rent
- Camping nearbyNearby Sumter National Forest
Things you need to take to Diamond Hill Mine
Estwing 22 oz Geological Pick
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ASR Outdoor 38pc Deluxe Rock Hounding Kit
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Rock Chasing US Rocks & Minerals Field Guide
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BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe
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