Albany: Red Jasper Rockhounding in Dougherty County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Albany is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dougherty County, Georgia. Reported finds include red jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dougherty County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: College Drive
Postcode: 31705
Coordinates: 31.56014, -84.14361

Geology at Albany

This spot sits on Stream alluvium, mapped as fine alluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Stream alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: fine alluvium
Elevation: 190 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 Albany

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 59°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 37°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ALBANY 3 SE station (2 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 Albany

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Albany.

Across the state line from Albany

Albany 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.

Albany FAQ

Where is Albany?+

Albany is in Dougherty County, Georgia, at 31.56014, -84.14361. Nearest road: College Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Albany?+

Albany is reported to produce Red Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Albany?+

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 Albany?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Albany?+

The most comfortable months at Albany are September to June.

How do I get to Albany?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.56014, -84.14361 in Google Maps. The nearest road is College Drive.

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