Graysville: Barite & Calcite Rockhounding in Catoosa County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Graysville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Catoosa County, Georgia. Reported finds include barite, calcite, purple fluorite, galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Catoosa County
State: Georgia
Postcode: 30736
Coordinates: 34.94185, -85.11768

Geology at Graysville

This spot sits on Newala Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 485 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Newala Limestone
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 800 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 Graysville

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 51°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CHATTANOOGA AP station (8 mi away).

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.

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 Graysville

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 Graysville.

Across the state line from Graysville

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

Graysville FAQ

Where is Graysville?+

Graysville is in Catoosa County, Georgia, at 34.94185, -85.11768.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Graysville?+

Graysville is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Purple Fluorite, Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Graysville?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Graysville?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Graysville?+

Graysville is workable year-round.

How do I get to Graysville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.94185, -85.11768 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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