Where to Find Agatized Wood in Texas

Texas has 13 mapped collecting spots that report agatized wood, spread across 11 counties. 12 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Every agatized wood spot we track in Texas

Best spotBrazos River at Brazos Park EastMcLennan County, TexasPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Agate +2
Best spotDavy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, TexasPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper +2
LopenoZapata County, TexasPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony +1
Rio Grande River AreaWebb County, TexasPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony +1
Falcon Lake General AreaZapata County, TexasPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood, Jasper
Gravel pits near Rio GrandeHidalgo County, TexasPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
Agua Fria RanchBrewster County, TexasPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood
Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & SomervilleBurleson County, TexasPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood
E of AustinTravis County, TexasPublic access · Agatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
Large area between CrockettHouston County, TexasPublic access · Jasper, Agatized Wood
McGee Bend damJasper County, TexasPermission required · Agatized Wood
Palo Duro CanyonRandall County, TexasPublic access · Agatized Wood
Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red RiverArmstrong County, TexasPublic access · Agatized Wood

Standout agatized wood spots in Texas

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

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.

Houston County2 spots
Zapata County2 spots
Armstrong County1 spot
Brewster County1 spot
Burleson County1 spot
Hidalgo County1 spot
Jasper County1 spot
McLennan County1 spot
Randall County1 spot
Travis County1 spot
Webb County1 spot

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 Houston County, Zapata County, and Armstrong County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many agatized wood spots are mapped in Texas?+

13 spots across 11 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. 12 of the 13 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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