Hillsboro: Amethyst & Rose Quartz Rockhounding in Jasper County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Hillsboro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jasper County, Georgia. Reported finds include amethyst, rose quartz, smoky quartz, clear quartz, mica, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jasper County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: State Highway 11 South
Postcode: 31038
Coordinates: 33.17957, -83.64090

Geology at Hillsboro

This spot sits on Granite Gneiss/ Amphibolite, mapped as gneiss and amphibolite 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: Granite Gneiss/ Amphibolite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gneiss and amphibolite
Elevation: 670 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 Hillsboro

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 57°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MONTICELLO station (11 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 Hillsboro

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Hillsboro FAQ

Where is Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is in Jasper County, Georgia, at 33.17957, -83.64090. Nearest road: State Highway 11 South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is reported to produce Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Clear Quartz, Mica, Vermiculite.

Is collecting allowed at Hillsboro?+

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 Hillsboro?+

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 Hillsboro?+

The most comfortable months at Hillsboro are August to June.

How do I get to Hillsboro?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.17957, -83.64090 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 11 South.

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