Tarr Creek near Dalton: Jasper & Siliceous Oolite Rockhounding in Whitfield County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Tarr Creek near Dalton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Whitfield County, Georgia. Reported finds include jasper, siliceous oolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Whitfield County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Dug Gap Road
Postcode: 30720
Coordinates: 34.75710, -84.98967

Geology at Tarr Creek near Dalton

This spot sits on Conasauga Group; Maynardville Limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 495 to 485 million years ago. Chert and agate nodules typically form inside carbonate rock like this and weather out as tough, waxy lumps in soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Conasauga Group; Maynardville Limestone
Age: 495–485 Ma (Furongian)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 820 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Tarr Creek near Dalton

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 51°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DALTON station (6 mi away).

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 Tarr Creek near Dalton

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Tarr Creek near Dalton

Tarr Creek near Dalton 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.

Tarr Creek near Dalton FAQ

Where is Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

Tarr Creek near Dalton is in Whitfield County, Georgia, at 34.75710, -84.98967. Nearest road: Dug Gap Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

Tarr Creek near Dalton is reported to produce Jasper, Siliceous Oolite.

Is collecting allowed at Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

Tarr Creek near Dalton is workable year-round.

How do I get to Tarr Creek near Dalton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.75710, -84.98967 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dug Gap Road.

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