Lake Martin Outcrops: Epidote & Actinolite Rockhounding in Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Updated June 2026

Lake Martin Outcrops is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include epidote, actinolite, bronzite, feldspar, hematite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Tallapoosa County
State: Alabama
Coordinates: 32.80751, -85.89610

Geology at Lake Martin Outcrops

This spot sits on ground mapped as water. Quartz crystals typically weather out of veins and pockets and end up in nearby soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: water
Elevation: 490 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Lake Martin Outcrops

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 57°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 33°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ALEXANDER CITY station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Lake Martin Outcrops

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Martin Outcrops.

Across the state line from Lake Martin Outcrops

Lake Martin Outcrops is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Lake Martin Outcrops FAQ

Where is Lake Martin Outcrops?+

Lake Martin Outcrops is in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, at 32.80751, -85.89610.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Martin Outcrops?+

Lake Martin Outcrops is reported to produce Epidote, Actinolite, Bronzite, Feldspar, Hematite, Quartz, Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Martin Outcrops?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Lake Martin Outcrops?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Lake Martin Outcrops?+

The most comfortable months at Lake Martin Outcrops are September to June.

How do I get to Lake Martin Outcrops?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.80751, -85.89610 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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