Tallulah Falls: Citrine & Quartz Rockhounding in Rabun County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Tallulah Falls is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rabun County, Georgia. Reported finds include citrine, quartz, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rabun County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: North Rock Mountain Road
Postcode: 30573
Coordinates: 34.74455, -83.39298

Geology at Tallulah Falls

This spot sits on Quartzite, mapped as quartzite 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: Quartzite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: quartzite
Elevation: 1,720 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 Tallulah Falls

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 50°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LONG CREEK 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 Tallulah Falls

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tallulah Falls.

Across the state line from Tallulah Falls

Tallulah Falls 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.

Tallulah Falls FAQ

Where is Tallulah Falls?+

Tallulah Falls is in Rabun County, Georgia, at 34.74455, -83.39298. Nearest road: North Rock Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tallulah Falls?+

Tallulah Falls is reported to produce Citrine, Quartz, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Tallulah Falls?+

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 Tallulah Falls?+

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 Tallulah Falls?+

Tallulah Falls is workable year-round.

How do I get to Tallulah Falls?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.74455, -83.39298 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Rock Mountain Road.

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