Where to Find Garnet
192 mapped garnet spots across 35 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot by country below. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties. North American sources include almandine in metamorphic ranges, pyrope in Arizona, and the famous star garnets of Idaho's Emerald Creek area.
Top regions for garnet
United States
192 spots ยท 35 regions- North Carolina43
- Utah25
- Georgia10
- Virginia9
- Idaho8
- Maine8
- Maryland8
- Alabama6
- Missouri5
- Montana5
- New Mexico5
- New York5
- Pennsylvania5
- South Carolina5
- Vermont5
- Arizona4
- Minnesota4
- Connecticut3
- Massachusetts3
- Nevada3
- New Jersey3
- Arkansas2
- New Hampshire2
- Rhode Island2
- Tennessee2
- Washington2
- Wyoming2
- California1
- Colorado1
- Kansas1
- Kentucky1
- Michigan1
- Oregon1
- South Dakota1
- Texas1
Map showing where to find garnet, with 192 mapped spots
Every mapped garnet spot
Garnet rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find garnet?+
North Carolina, Utah, Georgia have the highest concentrations of garnet in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many garnet rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
192 mapped spots across 35 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect garnet on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify garnet in the field?+
Field identification of garnet comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt garnet on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
