Where to Find Tektites in the United States
5 mapped tektites spots across 2 U.S. states. Tektites is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about tektites: properties & identification →Map showing where to find tektites across the United States, with 5 mapped spots
Top states for tektites
States ranked by number of tektites spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused tektites-in-state list.
Every tektites spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge CountySentell Oxley Road | Dodge County |
| 32.3070, -83.2440 | Public |
| OsierfieldOserfield Drive | Irwin County |
| 31.6494, -83.1208 | Public |
| Broad area around BediasMagnolia Street | Grimes County |
| 30.7744, -95.9501 | Public |
| Gibbons creekTX 30 | Grimes County |
| 30.5998, -96.0639 | Public |
| Nails Creek ParkChannel Loop | Lee County |
| 30.2953, -96.6823 | Public |
Tektites rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find tektites in the U.S.?+
Texas, Georgia have the highest concentrations of tektites in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many tektites rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
5 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect tektites on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like tektites is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify tektites in the field?+
Field identification of tektites comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt tektites on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
