Cole’s Crossing — Rockhounding in Fannin County, Georgia
Cole’s Crossing is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fannin County, Georgia. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Cole’s Crossing in Fannin County, Georgia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Fannin County
- State
- Georgia
- Nearest road
- Emerald Lane
- Postcode
- 30559
- Coordinates
- 34.94586, -84.26486
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 Cole’s Crossing
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 Cole’s Crossing.
- Windy Ridge and Mineral BluffFannin County, Georgia · 2 mi awayStaurolite
- Fannin CountyFannin County, Georgia · 4 mi awayStaurolite
- Akin MountainUnion County, Georgia · 17 mi awayGold, Kyanite
- Gumlog MountainUnion County, Georgia · 19 mi awayCorundum, Kyanite, Tourmaline
- Hunter KnobTowns County, Georgia · 21 mi awayGraphite, Muscovite, Quartz
- Brasstown ChurchTowns County, Georgia · 21 mi awaySillimanite, Kyanite, Biotite
- Trap Rock GapUnion County, Georgia · 22 mi awayCorundum, Ruby
- Chatuge LakeTowns County, Georgia · 26 mi awayCorundum, Garnet, Kyanite
Across the state line from Cole’s Crossing
Cole’s Crossing 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.
- DucktownPolk County, Tennessee · 8 mi awayAzurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- CopperhillPolk County, Tennessee · 9 mi awayAzurite, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- BrasstownCherokee County, North Carolina · 18 mi awayGarnet
- UnakaCherokee County, North Carolina · 18 mi awayStaurolite, Agate, Epidote
- Hanging Dog and Persimmon CreeksCherokee County, North Carolina · 24 mi awayStaurolite
- Hanging Dog CreekCherokee County, North Carolina · 24 mi awayStaurolite, Tourmaline
Cole’s Crossing FAQ
Where is Cole’s Crossing?+
What rocks and minerals can you find at Cole’s Crossing?+
Is collecting allowed at Cole’s Crossing?+
How do I get to Cole’s Crossing?+
More rockhounding in Georgia
See all 97 Georgia spots →Open Cole’s Crossing on the map
Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.
