Lake Chien — Rockhounding in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Lake Chien is a mapped rockhounding spot in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include lapearlite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Terrebonne Parish
State: Louisiana
Coordinates: 29.41271, -90.50442

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Lake Chien

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Lapearlite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Chien.

Lake Chien FAQ

Where is Lake Chien?+

Lake Chien is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, at 29.41271, -90.50442.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Chien?+

Lake Chien is reported to produce Lapearlite.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Chien?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Lake Chien?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.41271, -90.50442 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in Louisiana

See all 17 Louisiana spots →

Open Lake Chien on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.