Pine Mountain Valley: Rose Quartz & Beryl Rockhounding in Harris County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Pine Mountain Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harris County, Georgia. Reported finds include rose quartz, beryl. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Harris County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: GA 116
Postcode: 31823
Coordinates: 32.79551, -84.80925

Geology at Pine Mountain Valley

This spot sits on Mica Schist/ Gneiss, mapped as mica schist and gneiss that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Mica Schist/ Gneiss
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: mica schist and gneiss
Elevation: 880 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 Pine Mountain Valley

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 55°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TALBOTTON station (18 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Pine Mountain Valley

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pine Mountain Valley.

Across the state line from Pine Mountain Valley

Pine Mountain Valley 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.

Pine Mountain Valley FAQ

Where is Pine Mountain Valley?+

Pine Mountain Valley is in Harris County, Georgia, at 32.79551, -84.80925. Nearest road: GA 116.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pine Mountain Valley?+

Pine Mountain Valley is reported to produce Rose Quartz, Beryl.

Is collecting allowed at Pine Mountain Valley?+

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 Pine Mountain Valley?+

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 Pine Mountain Valley?+

Pine Mountain Valley is workable year-round.

How do I get to Pine Mountain Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.79551, -84.80925 in Google Maps. The nearest road is GA 116.

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