Where to Find Agatized Wood in Texas
11 mapped agatized wood rockhounding spots in Texas, across 10 counties. Agatized Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Texas rockhounding spans agate fields in the Big Bend region, petrified palm wood across the south and east, and limestone fossils across most of the state.
Map of 11 agatized wood rockhounding spots in Texas
Agatized Wood by county in Texas
Counties ranked by number of agatized wood spots in our database.
Every agatized wood spot in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red RiverState Highway 207 | Armstrong County | 34.8335, -101.4141 | Public | |
| Agua Fria RanchAgua Fria Road | Brewster County | 29.5252, -103.6739 | Public | |
| Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & Somerville | Burleson County | 30.3629, -96.6913 | Public | |
| Gravel pits near Rio GrandeFlores Street | Hidalgo County |
| 26.2408, -98.5635 | Public |
| Large area between CrockettCrockett Road | Houston County | 31.1719, -95.3796 | Public | |
| McGee Bend damSam Rayburn Parkway | Jasper County | 31.0568, -94.1030 | Public | |
| Palo Duro Canyon | Randall County | 34.9794, -101.7053 | Public | |
| E of Austin | Travis County | 30.2358, -97.5460 | Public | |
| Rio Grande River AreaRio Grande Vega Trail | Webb County | 27.4979, -99.4922 | Public | |
| Falcon Lake General AreaOld U.S. Highway 83 | Zapata County | 26.7343, -99.2020 | Public | |
| LopenoEl Tigre Road | Zapata County | 26.7131, -99.1313 | Public |
Agatized Wood in Texas FAQ
Where can I find agatized wood in Texas?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 agatized wood spots in Texas, spread across 10 counties. The strongest concentration is in Zapata County.
Is collecting agatized wood legal in Texas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like agatized wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Texas, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best agatized wood location in Texas?+
Zapata County has the most agatized wood spots in our database for Texas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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