Where to Find Garnet in Georgia
10 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Georgia, across 9 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 10 garnet rockhounding spots in Georgia
Garnet by county in Georgia
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarrolltonGA 166 | Carroll County | 33.5870, -85.0400 | Public | |
| LithoniaRogers Lake Road | DeKalb County | 33.7297, -84.0996 | Public | |
| ElbertonColdwater Road | Elbert County | 34.2436, -82.8632 | Public | |
| Alec Mountain | Habersham County | 34.6689, -83.5964 | Public | |
| Crisson Gold MineMorrison Moore Parkway East | Lumpkin County | 34.5572, -83.9669 | Paid / fee | |
| Turkey HillTurkey Hill | Lumpkin County | 34.4898, -83.9877 | Public | |
| Garnet HillGarnet Ridge Road | Paulding County | 33.8835, -84.7982 | Public | |
| Chatuge LakeLakeview Drive | Towns County | 34.9737, -83.8151 | Public | |
| Hogg MineWhitesville Street | Troup County | 32.9911, -85.0298 | Public | |
| ThomastonNorth Center Street | Upson County | 32.8974, -84.3278 | Public |
Garnet in Georgia FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Georgia?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 garnet spots in Georgia, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lumpkin County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Georgia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Georgia, 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 Georgia?+
Lumpkin County has the most garnet spots in our database for Georgia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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