Garnet Hill: Garnet Rockhounding in Paulding County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Garnet Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Paulding County, Georgia. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Paulding County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Garnet Ridge Road
Postcode: 30141
Coordinates: 33.88350, -84.79815

Geology at Garnet Hill

This spot sits on Hornblende Gneiss/ Amphibolite, mapped as hornblende gneiss and amphibolite that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this is where garnet, staurolite, and kyanite typically grow as the rock recrystallizes under heat and pressure.

Mapped unit: Hornblende Gneiss/ Amphibolite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: hornblende gneiss and amphibolite
Elevation: 1,160 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 Garnet Hill

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DALLAS 7 NE station (8 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 Garnet Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Garnet Hill.

Across the state line from Garnet Hill

Garnet Hill 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.

Garnet Hill FAQ

Where is Garnet Hill?+

Garnet Hill is in Paulding County, Georgia, at 33.88350, -84.79815. Nearest road: Garnet Ridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Garnet Hill?+

Garnet Hill is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Garnet Hill?+

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 Garnet Hill?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

When is the best time to visit Garnet Hill?+

Garnet Hill is workable year-round.

How do I get to Garnet Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.88350, -84.79815 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Garnet Ridge Road.

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