Gore — Rockhounding in Chattooga County, Georgia

Gore is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chattooga County, Georgia. Reported finds include halloysite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chattooga County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Pinhoti Trail
Coordinates: 34.54879, -85.25639

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Gore

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Halloysite

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Gore FAQ

Where is Gore?+

Gore is in Chattooga County, Georgia, at 34.54879, -85.25639. Nearest road: Pinhoti Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gore?+

Gore is reported to produce Halloysite.

Is collecting allowed at Gore?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Gore?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.54879, -85.25639 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pinhoti Trail.

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