Ball Ground — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, Georgia
Ball Ground is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cherokee County, Georgia. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Ball Ground in Cherokee County, Georgia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Cherokee County
- State
- Georgia
- Nearest road
- River Mill Drive
- Postcode
- 30107
- Coordinates
- 34.30631, -84.39817
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ball Ground.
- Bluff CreekCherokee County · 4 mi awayStaurolite
- TatePickens County · 7 mi awayAlmandine, Kyanite, Mica
- Sharp MountainPickens County · 11 mi awayStaurolite
- CummingForsyth County · 16 mi awayRuby
- CartersvilleBartow County · 19 mi awayBarite, Geodes, Goethite
- Autry Mill Nature PreserveFulton County · 22 mi awayCorundum
- Baggs BranchLumpkin County · 23 mi awayGold
- EmersonBartow County · 24 mi awayBarite, Geodes
Ball Ground FAQ
Where is Ball Ground?+
Ball Ground is in Cherokee County, Georgia, at 34.30631, -84.39817. Nearest road: River Mill Drive.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Ball Ground?+
Ball Ground is reported to produce Staurolite.
Is collecting allowed at Ball Ground?+
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 Ball Ground?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 34.30631, -84.39817 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Mill Drive.
