Little Panther Mountain Mine
Rockhounding site in Mine Is A Historic Mining Site In Macon, North Carolina · Gold & Minerals
Little Panther Mountain Mine is a mineral rockhounding site near Mine Is A Historic Mining Site In Macon, NC. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.
Typical season: Spring through fall
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Mineral
- Primary specimens
- Galena, Sphalerite
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- Mine Is A Historic Mining Site In Macon
- State
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.11231, -83.24158
- Best season
- Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- Access difficulty
- Moderate; remote roads possible
- Camping
- Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
- Activities
- Rock and mineral collecting
- Facilities
- Mine is a historic mining site in Macon area services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
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The experience
- Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- AccessModerate; remote roads possible
- FacilitiesMine is a historic mining site in Macon area services
- Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Map & location
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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.