Hunter Knob: Graphite & Muscovite Rockhounding in Towns County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Hunter Knob is a mapped rockhounding spot in Towns County, Georgia. Reported finds include graphite, muscovite, quartz, sillimanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Towns County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Blue Bird Lane
Postcode: 30582
Coordinates: 34.97127, -83.90055

Geology at Hunter Knob

This spot sits on Mica Schist/ Gneiss, mapped as mica schist and gneiss 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: Mica Schist/ Gneiss
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: mica schist and gneiss
Elevation: 1,980 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 Hunter Knob

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 84°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HAYESVILLE 1 NE station (8 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 Hunter Knob

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hunter Knob.

Across the state line from Hunter Knob

Hunter Knob 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.

Hunter Knob FAQ

Where is Hunter Knob?+

Hunter Knob is in Towns County, Georgia, at 34.97127, -83.90055. Nearest road: Blue Bird Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hunter Knob?+

Hunter Knob is reported to produce Graphite, Muscovite, Quartz, Sillimanite.

Is collecting allowed at Hunter Knob?+

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 Hunter Knob?+

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 Hunter Knob?+

Hunter Knob is workable year-round.

How do I get to Hunter Knob?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.97127, -83.90055 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Blue Bird Lane.

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