Macon — Rockhounding in Jones County, Georgia
Macon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jones County, Georgia. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Macon in Jones County, Georgia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Jones County
- State
- Georgia
- Nearest road
- North Garrison Road
- Coordinates
- 32.92431, -83.51893
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 Macon.
- Lake TchukolahoWilkinson County · 12 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Opalite
- Round OakJones County · 14 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Middle Georgia Regional Airport AreaBibb County · 16 mi awayBeryl
- MilledgevilleBaldwin County · 18 mi awayJasper
- HillsboroJasper County · 19 mi awayAmethyst, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- MonticelloJasper County · 26 mi awayQuartz, Beryl
- Lake SinclairHancock County · 29 mi awayQuartz
- CullodenMonroe County · 33 mi awayMica, Muscovite, Biotite
Macon FAQ
Where is Macon?+
Macon is in Jones County, Georgia, at 32.92431, -83.51893. Nearest road: North Garrison Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Macon?+
Macon is reported to produce Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Macon?+
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 Macon?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 32.92431, -83.51893 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Garrison Road.
