Rockhounding in Clay County, Alabama
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Clay County. Most commonly produces garnet, apatite, chlorite, actinolite.
Every rockhounding spot in Clay County
Gold Mines Creek (West)Clay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Apatite, Beryl, Albite +5- Gold Mines Creek (East)Clay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Actinolite, Chlorite, Olivine +4
- M & G MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Apatite, Garnet, Smoky Quartz
- Buzzard CreekClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Chlorite, Green Quartz
- Pleasant Grove ChurchClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Copper, Turquoise
- Bob Lee MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet
- Gibson MineClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Garnet
- Pleasant Grove RoadClay County, AlabamaCheck locally · Quartz
Minerals reported in Clay County
Neighboring counties in Alabama
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Clay County. A natural extension if Clay County is already on your trip plan.
- Talladega County~26 mi1 spotTop: Calcite, Marble, Wollastonite
- Cleburne County~26 mi1 spotTop: Garnet, Gold, Magnetite
- Tallapoosa County~35 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Arsenic, Arsenopyrite
- Coosa County~38 mi6 spotsTop: Cassiterite, Tourmaline, Feldspar
- Jefferson County~58 mi1 spotTop: Chert, Fossil, Hematite
- Macon County~61 mi1 spotTop: Fossil, Petrified Wood, Silicified Wood
Across the state line from Clay County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Alabama.
Clay County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Clay County, Alabama?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Clay County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Clay County?+
Spots in Clay County most often produce Garnet, Apatite, Chlorite, Actinolite, Albite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Clay County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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