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Superior Stone Company
Superior Stone Company is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Copper, Iron minerals, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Greensboro
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 90 miles of Greensboro, North Carolina.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Greensboro, North Carolina, sorted by distance within about 90 miles.
Where can you collect near Greensboro?
Near Greensboro, North Carolina, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 90 miles of the city center — including 6 quartz & crystalss, 3 agate & jaspers, 1 gemstones, and 2 fossilss. The closest mapped spot is Superior Stone Company (10 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Greensboro
| Central place | Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 90 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Superior Stone Company (10 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (6), Agate & Jasper (3), Gemstones (1), Fossils (2), Gold & Minerals (6), Other (6) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Greensboro
24 rockhounding collecting sites in North Carolina, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
QuartzNC
Gibsonville
Gibsonville is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Green Quartz, Actinolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kernersville
Kernersville is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Chrysolite, Bronzite, Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Burlington
Burlington is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Red Quartzite, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsSerpentineNC
Alamance County
Alamance County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsHalloysiteNC
Winston-salem
Winston-Salem is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Halloysite, Hematite, Magnetite, Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Conrad Hill Mine Near Lexington
Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Limonite, Malachite, Silver, Hematite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Farmer
Farmer is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Leaksville
Fossil collection site, Rockingham County, North Carolina. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Danbury
Danbury is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Hyalite Opal, Hematite, Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Caswell County
Caswell County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Gold, Allanite, Mica, Garnet, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Davidson County
Davidson County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite, Tetradymite, Anglesite, Calamine, Calcite, Cuprite, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hillsborough
Hillsborough is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Tyro
Tyro is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Big Creek
Big Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Garnet, Moonstone, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Dan River
Fossil collection site in the Cumnock, Chatham County, North Carolina. Environment: terrestrial indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Farmington
Farmington is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Autunite, Columbite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Black Ankle Mine
Black Ankle Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Pittsboro
Pittsboro is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Limonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Russell Mine
Russell Mine is a historic mining site in Montgomery, North Carolina, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Gold.
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Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Eldorado
Eldorado is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Azurite, Calcite, Gold, Malachite, Pyrite, Silver, Smithsonite, Sphalerite, Hydrozincite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAgateNC
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAmethystNC
Cabin Creek & Dry Creek
Cabin Creek & Dry Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Amethyst, quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Greensboro
Pins within about 90 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Greensboro
Closest sites by distance
- Superior Stone Company — 10 mi · Mineral
- Gibsonville — 13 mi · Quartz
- Kernersville — 18 mi · Chrysolite
- Burlington — 19 mi · Quartz
- Alamance County — 20 mi · Serpentine
- Winston-salem — 23 mi · Halloysite
- Conrad Hill Mine Near Lexington — 29 mi · Mineral
- Farmer — 31 mi · Quartz
- Leaksville — 31 mi · Fossil
- Danbury — 32 mi · Agate
- Caswell County — 34 mi · Gold
- Davidson County — 34 mi · Mineral
- Hillsborough — 37 mi · Agate
- Tyro — 38 mi · Amethyst
- Big Creek — 38 mi · Garnet
Types of rockhounding sites near Greensboro
Browse by specimen type in North Carolina — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (6)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Agate & Jasper (3)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Gemstones (1)
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
Fossils (2)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Gold & Minerals (6)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (6)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Greensboro area
Greensboro is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in North Carolina. Within about 90 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Superior Stone Company about 10 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, agate & jasper, gemstones, fossils, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Greensboro
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in North Carolina with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Greensboro city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Greensboro includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Greensboro change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Greensboro — FAQ
Where can you collect near Greensboro?
Near Greensboro, North Carolina, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 90 miles — mainly 6 quartz & crystalss, 3 agate & jaspers, 1 gemstones, and 2 fossilss. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Greensboro, North Carolina?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 90 miles of Greensboro. The full North Carolina directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Greensboro?
The closest mapped spot to Greensboro is Superior Stone Company (10 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Greensboro free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Greensboro?
Near Greensboro, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, agate & jaspers, gemstones, fossilss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the North Carolina state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Greensboro?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Greensboro, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Greensboro?
Field collecting near Greensboro carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.