Rockhounding in Georgia: where to find gems and minerals
Good news for rockhounds: Georgia has gems and minerals to find. We've mapped 2 places where gems and minerals have been recorded, all on public land open to prospecting. 2 of them have no active mining claim: grab your rock hammer and go, with hand tools you don't need anyone's permission.
See all 2 spots on the Georgia map
How to read the map
- Green: public land, no active claim. Go ahead with your rock hammer and hand tools, no permission needed.
Many recorded sites are old mines. Shafts, tunnels and bad air can kill: never go inside. Prospect in the creek and on the surface, and use common sense out there. See our terms.
What people find in Georgia
Pegmatite (mica) (2 spots)
Questions we often get
Where can I go rockhounding in Georgia?
We haven't found a place in Georgia set up for visitors yet, but there's still plenty to explore on your own. On the map you'll find 2 spots on public land with no active mining claim, where you can go with hand tools without asking anyone.
Are the gem and mineral sites in Georgia under mining claims?
No. Every one of the 2 gem and mineral sites we map in Georgia is on public land open to prospecting, with no active mining claim. You can go with hand tools, no permission needed.
Are there rock and mineral clubs in Georgia?
We haven't listed one in Georgia yet. Check back soon: we're adding clubs state by state.