Vaugh: Beryl & Rose Quartz Rockhounding in Spalding County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Spalding County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: West McIntosh Road
Postcode: 30223
Coordinates: 33.28089, -84.39501

Geology at Vaugh

This spot sits on Granite undifferentiated, mapped as granite that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: Granite undifferentiated
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 790 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 Vaugh

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 56°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EXPERIMENT station (7 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 Vaugh

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Vaugh.

Across the state line from Vaugh

Vaugh 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.

Vaugh FAQ

Where is Vaugh?+

Vaugh is in Spalding County, Georgia, at 33.28089, -84.39501. Nearest road: West McIntosh Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Vaugh?+

Vaugh is reported to produce Beryl, Rose Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Vaugh?+

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 Vaugh?+

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 Vaugh?+

Vaugh is workable year-round.

How do I get to Vaugh?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.28089, -84.39501 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West McIntosh Road.

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