Where to Find Beryl in Georgia
Georgia has 10 mapped collecting spots that report beryl, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Upson County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every beryl spot we track in Georgia
Best spotElbertonElbert County, GeorgiaPermission required · Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz +2
Hogg MineTroup County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl +4- Herron MineUpson County, GeorgiaPublic access · Apatite, Beryl, Mica +1
- Hurricane CreekUpson County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl, Kyanite, Quartz
- VaughSpalding County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline
- MonticelloJasper County, GeorgiaPublic access · Quartz, Beryl
- Pine Mountain ValleyHarris County, GeorgiaPublic access · Rose Quartz, Beryl
- Banks CountyBanks County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl
- Middle Georgia Regional Airport AreaBibb County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl
- OscarvilleForsyth County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl
Standout beryl spots in Georgia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for beryl in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped beryl spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Upson County2 spots
- Banks County1 spot
- Bibb County1 spot
- Elbert County1 spot
- Forsyth County1 spot
- Harris County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Spalding County1 spot
- Troup County1 spot
Before you go
Read the beryl identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Beryl in the encyclopedia.
Beryl in Georgia FAQ
Where can you find beryl in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Upson County, Banks County, and Bibb County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many beryl spots are mapped in Georgia?+
10 spots across 9 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 beryl 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. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt beryl 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.
