Hillsboro — Rockhounding in Jasper County, Georgia

Hillsboro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jasper County, Georgia. Reported finds include amethyst, rose quartz, smoky quartz, clear quartz, mica, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jasper County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: State Highway 11 South
Postcode: 31038
Coordinates: 33.17957, -83.64090

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 Hillsboro

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Amethyst
Rose Quartz
Smoky Quartz
Clear Quartz
Mica
Vermiculite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hillsboro.

Hillsboro FAQ

Where is Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is in Jasper County, Georgia, at 33.17957, -83.64090. Nearest road: State Highway 11 South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is reported to produce Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz, Mica, Vermiculite.

Is collecting allowed at Hillsboro?+

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 Hillsboro?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.17957, -83.64090 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 11 South.

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