Where to Find Quartz in Alabama
Alabama has 6 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Coosa County County with 2 spots.
Map of 6 quartz collecting spots in Alabama
Best counties for quartz in Alabama
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every quartz spot we track in Alabama
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Grove RoadPleasant Grove Road | Clay County | 33.3236, -85.6860 | Check locally | |
| Near Pond Mine | Coosa County | 32.8891, -86.2378 | Check locally | |
| Pegmatite Outcropings | Coosa County | 32.9262, -86.2174 | Check locally | |
| Lake Martin Outcrops | Tallapoosa County | 32.8075, -85.8961 | Check locally | |
| Brookwood Strip MinesRocky Branch Road | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2615, -87.3875 | Check locally | |
| Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)AL 216 | Tuscaloosa County | 33.2267, -87.4265 | Check locally |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Alabama FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Alabama?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Coosa County County, Tuscaloosa County County, and Clay County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Alabama?+
6 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 quartz 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. 0 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find quartz
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Hunt quartz 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.
