Cole’s Crossing — Rockhounding in Fannin County, Georgia

Cole’s Crossing is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fannin County, Georgia. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fannin County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Emerald Lane
Postcode: 30559
Coordinates: 34.94586, -84.26486

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 Cole’s Crossing

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Staurolite

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Cole’s Crossing FAQ

Where is Cole’s Crossing?+

Cole’s Crossing is in Fannin County, Georgia, at 34.94586, -84.26486. Nearest road: Emerald Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cole’s Crossing?+

Cole’s Crossing is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Cole’s Crossing?+

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 Cole’s Crossing?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.94586, -84.26486 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Emerald Lane.

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