Round Oak: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Jones County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Round Oak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jones County, Georgia. Reported finds include agate, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Jones County
State: Georgia
Coordinates: 33.10581, -83.63250

Geology at Round Oak

This spot sits on Biotite Granite Gneiss/ Feldspathic Biotite Gneiss/ Amphibolite Hornblende Gneiss, mapped as gneiss 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: Biotite Granite Gneiss/ Feldspathic Biotite Gneiss/ Amphibolite Hornblende Gneiss
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 510 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 Round Oak

Best months: September 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 (16 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Round Oak

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Round Oak FAQ

Where is Round Oak?+

Round Oak is in Jones County, Georgia, at 33.10581, -83.63250.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Round Oak?+

Round Oak is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Round Oak?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Round Oak?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Round Oak?+

The most comfortable months at Round Oak are September to June.

How do I get to Round Oak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.10581, -83.63250 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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