Where to Find Agate in Louisiana
Louisiana has 8 mapped collecting spots that report agate, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in St. Tammany Parish County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 agate collecting spots in Louisiana
Best counties for agate in Louisiana
Ranked by the number of mapped agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- St. Tammany Parish2 spots
- East Baton Rouge Parish1 spot
- East Feliciana Parish1 spot
- Grant Parish1 spot
- Livingston Parish1 spot
- Ouachita Parish1 spot
- Tangipahoa Parish1 spot
Every agate spot we track in Louisiana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite River Valley | East Baton Rouge Parish | 30.6547, -90.9106 | Public | |
| East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road | East Feliciana Parish | 30.8107, -91.0401 | Public | |
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public | |
| Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge | Livingston Parish | 30.5325, -90.9804 | Public | |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public | |
| Bogue Chitto River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.5725, -89.8351 | Public | |
| Old Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.4675, -89.7751 | Public | |
| Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16 | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.7249, -90.4853 | Public |
Before you go
Read the agate identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agate in the encyclopedia.
Agate in Louisiana FAQ
Where can you find agate in Louisiana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in St. Tammany Parish County, East Baton Rouge Parish County, and East Feliciana Parish County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many agate spots are mapped in Louisiana?+
8 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agate in Louisiana?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find agate
Hunt agate in Louisiana with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
