Lavonia — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Georgia

Lavonia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Georgia. Reported finds include muscovite, galena, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: GA 17
Postcode: 30516
Coordinates: 34.39275, -83.10283

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 Lavonia

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lavonia.

Across the state line from Lavonia

Lavonia 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.

Lavonia FAQ

Where is Lavonia?+

Lavonia is in Franklin County, Georgia, at 34.39275, -83.10283. Nearest road: GA 17.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lavonia?+

Lavonia is reported to produce Muscovite, Galena, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Lavonia?+

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.

How do I get to Lavonia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.39275, -83.10283 in Google Maps. The nearest road is GA 17.

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