Where to Find Tourmaline in Georgia
Georgia has 7 mapped collecting spots that report tourmaline, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in DeKalb County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every tourmaline 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
- Gumlog MountainUnion County, GeorgiaPublic access · Corundum, Kyanite, Tourmaline
- VaughSpalding County, GeorgiaPublic access · Beryl, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline
- Arabia MountainDeKalb County, GeorgiaPublic access · Tourmaline
Standout tourmaline spots in Georgia
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for tourmaline in Georgia
Ranked by the number of mapped tourmaline spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- DeKalb County2 spots
- Elbert County1 spot
- Lumpkin County1 spot
- Spalding County1 spot
- Troup County1 spot
- Union County1 spot
Before you go
Read the tourmaline identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Tourmaline in the encyclopedia.
Tourmaline in Georgia FAQ
Where can you find tourmaline in Georgia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in DeKalb County, Elbert County, and Lumpkin County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many tourmaline spots are mapped in Georgia?+
7 spots across 6 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 tourmaline 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. 6 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt tourmaline 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.
