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Dorn Mine
Dorn Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in South Carolina
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
8 gold & minerals destinations in South Carolina.
Rockhounding sites in South Carolina — gold & minerals: 8 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the South Carolina state page.
Gold & Minerals collecting in South Carolina
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 8 gold & minerals collecting sites in South Carolina. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals destinations in South 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.
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Ellis Mine
Ellis Mine is a documented mineral site in York, South Carolina, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Gold.
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Flat Creek
Flat Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrite, Sericite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Haile Gold Mine
Haile Gold Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold, Pyrite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mccormick
McCormick is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Oconee County
Oconee County is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold, Graphite, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Sleepy Creek
Sleepy Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County is a documented mineral occurrence near SC. Reported specimens include Gold, Diamond. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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