Where to Find Quartz in Georgia
20 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Georgia, across 16 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 20 quartz rockhounding spots in Georgia
Quartz by county in Georgia
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
- Towns County3 spots
- Elbert County2 spots
- Upson County2 spots
- Burke County1 spot
- Chattahoochee County1 spot
- DeKalb County1 spot
- Franklin County1 spot
- Hancock County1 spot
- Haralson County1 spot
- Jackson County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Lumpkin County1 spot
- Monroe County1 spot
- Murray County1 spot
- Rabun County1 spot
- Troup County1 spot
Every quartz spot in Georgia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Quartz in Georgia FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Georgia?+
RockHoundR tracks 20 quartz spots in Georgia, spread across 16 counties. The strongest concentration is in Towns County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Georgia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Georgia?+
Towns County has the most quartz spots in our database for Georgia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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