Hurricane Creek: Beryl & Kyanite Rockhounding in Upson County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Hurricane Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Upson County, Georgia. Reported finds include beryl, kyanite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Upson County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Ellerbeetown Road
Postcode: 30286
Coordinates: 32.92637, -84.45002

Geology at Hurricane Creek

This spot sits on Mica Schist, mapped as mica schist 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
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: mica schist
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 Hurricane Creek

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 57°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THOMASTON 4SE station (11 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 Hurricane Creek

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hurricane Creek.

Across the state line from Hurricane Creek

Hurricane Creek 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.

Hurricane Creek FAQ

Where is Hurricane Creek?+

Hurricane Creek is in Upson County, Georgia, at 32.92637, -84.45002. Nearest road: Ellerbeetown Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hurricane Creek?+

Hurricane Creek is reported to produce Beryl, Kyanite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Hurricane Creek?+

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 Hurricane Creek?+

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 Hurricane Creek?+

Hurricane Creek is workable year-round.

How do I get to Hurricane Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.92637, -84.45002 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ellerbeetown Road.

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