Where to Find Garnet in Georgia
Georgia has 10 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Lumpkin County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Every garnet spot we track in Georgia
Best spotElbertonElbert County, GeorgiaPermission required · Aquamarine, Garnet, Quartz +2
Hogg MineTroup County, GeorgiaPublic access · Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl +4- LithoniaDeKalb County, GeorgiaPublic access · Calcite, Epidote, Fluorite +4
- Turkey HillLumpkin County, GeorgiaPublic access · Garnet, Gold, Ruby +3
- Chatuge LakeTowns County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet, Kyanite +2
- ThomastonUpson County, GeorgiaPublic access · Kyanite, Mica, Citrine +2
- CarrolltonCarroll County, GeorgiaPublic access · Asbestos, Garnet, Olivine
Crisson Gold MineLumpkin County, GeorgiaFee dig · Gold, Garnet, Quartz- Alec MountainHabersham County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Garnet
- Garnet HillPaulding County, GeorgiaPublic access · Garnet
Standout garnet spots in Georgia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for garnet in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lumpkin County2 spots
- Carroll County1 spot
- DeKalb County1 spot
- Elbert County1 spot
- Habersham County1 spot
- Paulding County1 spot
- Towns County1 spot
- Troup County1 spot
- Upson 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 Georgia FAQ
Where can you find garnet in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lumpkin County, Carroll County, and DeKalb 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 Georgia?+
10 spots across 9 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 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 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find garnet
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Hunt garnet 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.
