Hog Mountain — Rockhounding in Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Hog Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include arsenic, arsenopyrite, galena, gold, graphite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Tallapoosa County
State: Alabama
Coordinates: 33.07594, -85.84974

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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 Hog Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hog Mountain.

Across the state line from Hog Mountain

Hog Mountain is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Hog Mountain FAQ

Where is Hog Mountain?+

Hog Mountain is in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, at 33.07594, -85.84974.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hog Mountain?+

Hog Mountain is reported to produce Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Galena, Gold, Graphite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Hog Mountain?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Hog Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.07594, -85.84974 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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