Rockhounding in Louisiana
17 mapped spots across 11 counties. Louisiana produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 17 rockhounding spots in Louisiana
Top minerals found in Louisiana
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Agate8
- Petrified Wood3
- Carnelian2
- Lapearlite2
- Silicified Palm Wood2
- Louisiana Opal1
- Opalized Wood1
- Petrified Palm Wood1
Rockhounding by county in Louisiana
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
Every rockhounding spot in Louisiana
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Lake Public Oyster Area | Cameron Parish |
| 29.8418, -93.8169 | Public |
| Amite River Valley | East Baton Rouge Parish | 30.6547, -90.9106 | Public | |
| East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road | East Feliciana Parish | 30.8107, -91.0401 | Public | |
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public | |
| Rapides ParishLacour | Grant Parish |
| 31.4313, -92.6922 | Public |
| Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge | Livingston Parish | 30.5325, -90.9804 | Public | |
| Livingston ParishWest Florida Republic Parkway | Livingston Parish | 30.4693, -90.6981 | Public | |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public | |
| Toledo BendNorth Toledo Park Road | Sabine Parish | 31.5591, -93.7354 | Public | |
| Bogue Chitto River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.5725, -89.8351 | Public | |
| Old Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.4675, -89.7751 | Public | |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.6371, -90.3563 | Public | |
| Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16 | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.7249, -90.4853 | Public | |
| Lake Chien | Terrebonne Parish |
| 29.4127, -90.5044 | Public |
| LeesvilleWerner Road | Vernon Parish | 31.1840, -93.2789 | Public | |
| Leesville (opal area)South 2nd Street | Vernon Parish |
| 31.1430, -93.2603 | Public |
| Vernon ParishAlexandria Highway | Vernon Parish |
| 31.2215, -93.1079 | Public |
Louisiana rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Louisiana?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Louisiana, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Louisiana?+
Louisiana spots in this list most commonly produce Agate, Petrified Wood, Carnelian, Lapearlite, Silicified Palm Wood. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Louisiana?+
RockHoundR currently lists 17 rockhounding spots in Louisiana across 11 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Louisiana public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
Map every Louisiana spot in the app
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