Rockhounding near Savannah, GA
29 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Savannah — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Savannah, Georgia
Closest rockhounding spots to Savannah
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Morgan RiverBeaufort County, South Carolina44 mi · 55 min driveMegalodon Teeth
- Edisto BeachColleton County, South Carolina53 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveMegalodon Teeth
- Kiawah IslandCharleston County, South Carolina69 mi · 1 hr 26 min driveMegalodon Teeth, Shark Teeth, Agate
- River RoadBurke County, Georgia72 mi · 1 hr 30 min driveAgatized Fossils
- GirardBurke County, Georgia75 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveSavannah River Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Folly BeachCharleston County, South Carolina78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveMegalodon Teeth
Most-reported finds near Savannah
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Megalodon Teeth6
- Chalcedony4
- Gold4
- Quartz4
- Amethyst3
- Jasper3
- Agate2
- Ilmenite2
- Rutile2
- Smoky Quartz2
- Tektites2
- Zircon2
Every spot within 150 miles of Savannah
Sorted by distance from Savannah. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan River | Beaufort County |
| 32.4457, -80.4810 | Public |
| Edisto BeachBeach Access 12 | Colleton County |
| 32.4879, -80.3173 | Public |
| Kiawah IslandBoardwalk 29 | Charleston County |
| 32.6017, -80.0831 | Public |
| River RoadRiver Road | Burke County |
| 33.0395, -81.5905 | Public |
| Girard | Burke County |
| 33.0663, -81.6460 | Public |
| Folly BeachWest Arctic Avenue | Charleston County |
| 32.6522, -79.9447 | Public |
| Morris Island | Charleston County |
| 32.7100, -79.8839 | Public |
| Silver BluffBluff Landing Road | Aiken County |
| 33.3114, -81.8537 | Public |
| Cooper RiverDennis Boulevard | Berkeley County |
| 33.1928, -79.9690 | Public |
| Clearwater & Herse ValleyWeeping Willow Lane | Aiken County |
| 33.5384, -81.8239 | Public |
| OsierfieldOserfield Drive | Irwin County |
| 31.6494, -83.1208 | Public |
| Skinner Mine | Duval County | 30.3384, -81.5534 | Public | |
| Diamond Hill MineSouth Williamsburg County Highway | Williamsburg County |
| 33.6148, -79.9357 | Paid / fee |
| Dodge CountySentell Oxley Road | Dodge County |
| 32.3070, -83.2440 | Public |
| Turkey CreekElmwood Road | Edgefield County | 33.8814, -81.9749 | Public | |
| Lake Murray DamSilver Wood Lane | Lexington County | 34.0489, -81.1988 | Public | |
| SpartaL S Ingram Road | Hancock County | 33.2611, -82.9957 | Public | |
| ColumbiaCollins Court | Lexington County | 34.0785, -81.2393 | Public | |
| Sleepy CreekGold Mine Road | Edgefield County | 33.9693, -81.9492 | Public | |
| MilledgevilleUS 441;GA 29 | Baldwin County | 33.0069, -83.2242 | Public | |
| Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverBarr Woods Road | Saluda County |
| 34.0618, -81.6766 | Public |
| Lake TchukolahoLakeshore Drive North | Wilkinson County |
| 32.9108, -83.3074 | Public |
| Graves Mountain, GeorgiaWashington Highway | Lincoln County | 33.7421, -82.5243 | Paid / fee | |
| Graves Mountain mineWashington Highway | Lincoln County |
| 33.7412, -82.5275 | Paid / fee |
| Hawe CreekGreenfield Road | McCormick County |
| 33.8753, -82.3109 | Public |
Savannah rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Savannah?+
There are 29 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Savannah, Georgia. The closest is Morgan River in Beaufort County, roughly 44 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Savannah?+
Spots within driving distance of Savannah most commonly produce megalodon teeth, chalcedony, gold, quartz, amethyst, jasper.
Is rockhounding legal near Savannah?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Savannah?+
Most weekend trips from Savannah fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
More state coverage
The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
Other cities near Savannah
Planning around Savannah? These nearby cities have their own mapped rockhounding spots within driving range, with some overlap in the spots you can reach.
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