Where to Find Corundum in Georgia
Georgia has 8 mapped collecting spots that report corundum, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Union County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every corundum spot we track in Georgia
Chatuge LakeTowns County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet, Kyanite +2- ThomastonUpson County, GeorgiaPublic access · Kyanite, Mica, Citrine +2
- Gumlog MountainUnion County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Kyanite, Tourmaline
- Hard Labor CreekWalton County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Rutile, Pink Sapphire
- Alec MountainHabersham County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet
- Trap Rock GapUnion County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Ruby
- Autry Mill Nature PreserveFulton County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum
- Laurel Creek MineRabun County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum
Best counties for corundum in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped corundum spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Union County2 spots
- Fulton County1 spot
- Habersham County1 spot
- Rabun County1 spot
- Towns County1 spot
- Upson County1 spot
- Walton County1 spot
Before you go
Read the corundum identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Corundum in the encyclopedia.
Corundum in Georgia FAQ
Where can you find corundum in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Union County, Fulton County, and Habersham County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many corundum spots are mapped in Georgia?+
8 spots across 7 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 corundum 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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt corundum 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.
