Where to Find Garnet in Alabama
Alabama has 7 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Clay County with 3 spots. 1 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every garnet spot we track in Alabama
Best spotTalladega National Forest (Shoal Creek)Cleburne County, AlabamaPublic access · Gold, Quartz, Garnet +2
Millsite Tin MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Albite, Apatite, Cassiterite +6- Near Pond MineCoosa County, AlabamaCheck locally · Feldspar, Garnet, Moonstone +2
- Shirley MineBlount County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet, Kyanite, Magnetite +1
- M & G MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Apatite, Garnet, Smoky Quartz
- Bob Lee MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet
- Gibson MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet
Standout garnet spots in Alabama
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for garnet in Alabama
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Clay County3 spots
- Coosa County2 spots
- Blount County1 spot
- Cleburne County1 spot
Before you go
Read the garnet identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Garnet in the encyclopedia.
Garnet in Alabama FAQ
Where can you find garnet in Alabama?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Clay County, Coosa County, and Blount County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in Alabama?+
7 spots across 4 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 garnet in Alabama?+
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. 1 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find garnet
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Hunt garnet in Alabama 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.
