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Rockhounding near Birmingham, AL

70 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Birmingham — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Birmingham, Alabama

Closest rockhounding spots to Birmingham

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Birmingham

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 150 miles of Birmingham

Sorted by distance from Birmingham. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Shirley MineHazelrig RoadBlount County33.9794, -86.5671Check locally
Brookwood Strip MinesRocky Branch RoadTuscaloosa County33.2615, -87.3875Check locally
Black Warrior River Mines & PitsRocky Branch RoadTuscaloosa County33.2784, -87.3994Check locally
Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)AL 216Tuscaloosa County33.2267, -87.4265Check locally
Tuscaloosa Rockhounding AreaEbenezer LaneTuscaloosa County33.0851, -87.5508Check locally
Buzzard CreekNewbury's RoadClay County33.3251, -85.9283Check locally
Pegmatite OutcropingsCoosa County32.9262, -86.2174Check locally
Pond MineCounty Road 18Coosa County32.8945, -86.2558Check locally
Pleasant Grove ChurchMountain View RoadClay County33.3221, -85.9015Check locally
Bently Tin MineCoosa County32.8914, -86.2466Check locally
Gold Mines Creek (West)Watts Mill RoadClay County33.3537, -85.8833Check locally
Near Pond MineCoosa County32.8891, -86.2378Check locally
Gibson MineCaldwell RoadClay County33.3420, -85.8864Check locally
Gold Mines Creek (East)Watts Mill RoadClay County33.3547, -85.8820Check locally
Millsite Tin MineCoosa County32.8997, -86.2063Check locally
Bob Lee MineCaldwell RoadClay County33.3359, -85.8715Check locally
Rockford ExcavationsNixburg RoadCoosa County32.8763, -86.2135Check locally
M & G MineOak Grove RoadClay County33.3799, -85.7969Check locally
Hog MountainTallapoosa County33.0759, -85.8497Check locally
Pleasant Grove RoadPleasant Grove RoadClay County33.3236, -85.6860Check locally
Lake Martin OutcropsTallapoosa County32.8075, -85.8961Check locally
River Near Lake MartinTallapoosa County32.6252, -85.8914Check locally
BremenTom Murphy FreewayHaralson County33.6906, -85.2160Public
Tallapoosa RiverCarrollton GreenbeltCarroll County33.5862, -85.1058Public
CarrolltonGA 166Carroll County33.5870, -85.0400Public

Birmingham rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Birmingham?+
There are 70 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Birmingham, Alabama. The closest is Shirley Mine in Blount County, roughly 35 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Birmingham?+
Spots within driving distance of Birmingham most commonly produce quartz, garnet, tourmaline, chert, agate, beryl.
Is rockhounding legal near Birmingham?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Birmingham?+
Most weekend trips from Birmingham fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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