Rockhounding in Cleburne County, Alabama

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Cleburne County. Most commonly produces garnet, gold, magnetite, pyrite.

Cleburne County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Waterfall and clear rock pool on a creek in the Talladega National Forest, Cleburne County, Alabama — Talladega National Forest (Shoal Creek)Cleburne County, Alabama

Minerals reported in Cleburne County

Standout in Cleburne County

Hand-picked spot in Cleburne County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Talladega National Forest (Shoal Creek)
Public
Cleburne County
The Talladega National Forest sits on the southern end of the Appalachian gold belt, and the Shoal Creek district is the most reliable place in Alabama to prospect on open public land rather than private mine ground.
Gold, Quartz, Garnet, Pyrite

Spots in Cleburne County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Talladega National Forest (Shoal Creek)	Gold Quartz Garnet Pyrite Magnetite	33.6600, -85.6200	Public

Neighboring counties in Alabama

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Cleburne County. A natural extension if Cleburne County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Cleburne 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.

Cleburne County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Cleburne County, Alabama?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Cleburne County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Cleburne County?+

Spots in Cleburne County most often produce Garnet, Gold, Magnetite, Pyrite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Cleburne 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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