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Burch
Burch is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAgate & Jasper rockhounding sites in North Carolina
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.
20 agate & jasper destinations in North Carolina.
Rockhounding sites in North Carolina — agate & jasper: 20 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. agate & jasper rockhounding sites and the North Carolina state page.
Agate & Jasper collecting in North Carolina
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.
We currently document 20 agate & jasper collecting sites in North Carolina. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Agate & Jasper destinations in North Carolina vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full North Carolina state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Butner
Butner is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Caldwell
Caldwell is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cape Fear River And Tributaries
Cape Fear River and tributaries is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Common Opal, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Casar
Casar is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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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.
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Charlotte
Charlotte is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Jasper, Leopardite, Copper minerals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Concord
Concord is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Common Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Creedmore
Creedmore is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Common Opal, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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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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Democrat
Democrat is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Chalcedony, Feldspar crystals, Gem Garnet, Moonstone, Olivine crystals, Vermiculite. 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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Lake Summit
Lake Summit is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mitchell County
Mitchell County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mitchell River
Mitchell River is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Yellow Chalcedony, Hornblende crystals, Steatite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mooresville
Mooresville is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Statesville
Statesville is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Traphill
Traphill is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Yadkin County
Yadkin County is a documented mineral occurrence near NC. Reported specimens include Carnelian. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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