Where to Find Quartz in Texas
Texas has 5 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Brewster County County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 5 quartz collecting spots in Texas
Best counties for quartz in Texas
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every quartz spot we track in Texas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AreaCalamity Creek Road | Brewster County |
| 30.1676, -103.5948 | Public |
| W side of Glass Mountains | Brewster County |
| 30.3704, -103.4002 | Public |
| Plata Verde MineGreen River Road | Hudspeth County |
| 30.8779, -104.9222 | Public |
| Moss Ranch area near Enchanted Rock | Llano County |
| 30.5020, -98.8021 | Public |
| Ranches W of MasonGrit Happens | Mason County | 30.7798, -99.3432 | Public |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Texas FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Texas?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Brewster County County, Hudspeth County County, and Llano County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Texas?+
5 spots across 4 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 quartz 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz in Texas 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.
