Where to Find Garnet in Alabama
6 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Alabama, across 3 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 6 garnet rockhounding spots in Alabama
Garnet by county in Alabama
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Alabama
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley MineHazelrig Road | Blount County | 33.9794, -86.5671 | Check locally | |
| Bob Lee MineCaldwell Road | Clay County | 33.3359, -85.8715 | Check locally | |
| Gibson MineCaldwell Road | Clay County | 33.3420, -85.8864 | Check locally | |
| M & G MineOak Grove Road | Clay County | 33.3799, -85.7969 | Check locally | |
| Millsite Tin Mine | Coosa County | 32.8997, -86.2063 | Check locally | |
| Near Pond Mine | Coosa County | 32.8891, -86.2378 | Check locally |
Garnet in Alabama FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Alabama?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 garnet spots in Alabama, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Clay County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Alabama?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Alabama, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best garnet location in Alabama?+
Clay County has the most garnet spots in our database for Alabama. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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