Barlow Cuts — Rockhounding in Lumpkin County, Georgia

Barlow Cuts is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lumpkin County, Georgia. Reported finds include gold sulfides. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lumpkin County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Piney View Drive
Postcode: 30533
Coordinates: 34.49811, -84.01666

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 Barlow Cuts

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Barlow Cuts.

Across the state line from Barlow Cuts

Barlow Cuts 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.

Barlow Cuts FAQ

Where is Barlow Cuts?+

Barlow Cuts is in Lumpkin County, Georgia, at 34.49811, -84.01666. Nearest road: Piney View Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Barlow Cuts?+

Barlow Cuts is reported to produce Gold Sulfides.

Is collecting allowed at Barlow Cuts?+

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 Barlow Cuts?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.49811, -84.01666 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Piney View Drive.

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