Clarksville: Banded Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Habersham County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Clarksville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Habersham County, Georgia. Reported finds include banded agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Habersham County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: GA 17
Postcode: 30523
Coordinates: 34.61385, -83.56278

Geology at Clarksville

This spot sits on Biotitic Gneiss / Mica Schist/ Amphibolite, mapped as amphibolite, biotite gneiss, and mica schist that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Biotitic Gneiss / Mica Schist/ Amphibolite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: amphibolite, biotite gneiss, and mica schist
Elevation: 1,450 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 Clarksville

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 51°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CLARKESVILLE station (1 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 Clarksville

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 Clarksville.

Across the state line from Clarksville

Clarksville 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.

Clarksville FAQ

Where is Clarksville?+

Clarksville is in Habersham County, Georgia, at 34.61385, -83.56278. Nearest road: GA 17.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clarksville?+

Clarksville is reported to produce Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Clarksville?+

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 Clarksville?+

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 Clarksville?+

Clarksville is workable year-round.

How do I get to Clarksville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.61385, -83.56278 in Google Maps. The nearest road is GA 17.

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