Where to Find Amethyst in Georgia
Georgia has 6 mapped collecting spots that report amethyst, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Towns County with 3 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every amethyst spot we track in Georgia
Best spotTowns CountyTowns County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst
Hogg MineTroup County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl +4- HillsboroJasper County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz +3
- Dewy RoseElbert County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Aquamarine, Quartz
- Jack Branch & Shoal Branch AreaTowns County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Quartz
Charlie’s CreekTowns County, GeorgiaPermission required · Amethyst
Standout amethyst spots in Georgia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for amethyst in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped amethyst spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Towns County3 spots
- Elbert County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Troup County1 spot
Before you go
Read the amethyst identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Amethyst in the encyclopedia.
Amethyst in Georgia FAQ
Where can you find amethyst in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Towns County, Elbert County, and Jasper County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many amethyst spots are mapped in Georgia?+
6 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect amethyst in Georgia?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt amethyst in Georgia with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
