Where to Find Agatized Wood in Texas
Texas has 11 mapped collecting spots that report agatized wood, spread across 10 counties. The largest share sits in Zapata County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 11 agatized wood collecting spots in Texas
Best counties for agatized wood in Texas
Ranked by the number of mapped agatized wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Zapata County2 spots
- Armstrong County1 spot
- Brewster County1 spot
- Burleson County1 spot
- Hidalgo County1 spot
- Houston County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Randall County1 spot
- Travis County1 spot
- Webb County1 spot
Every agatized wood spot we track in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the agatized wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agatized Wood in the encyclopedia.
Agatized Wood in Texas FAQ
Where can you find agatized wood in Texas?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Zapata County County, Armstrong County County, and Brewster County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many agatized wood spots are mapped in Texas?+
11 spots across 10 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 agatized wood in Texas?+
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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt agatized wood in Texas with the map in your pocket
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