Leesville — Rockhounding in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Leesville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Vernon Parish
State: Louisiana
Nearest road: Werner Road
Postcode: 71496
Coordinates: 31.18402, -93.27892

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 Leesville

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Petrified Wood

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Leesville FAQ

Where is Leesville?+

Leesville is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, at 31.18402, -93.27892. Nearest road: Werner Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leesville?+

Leesville is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Leesville?+

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 Leesville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.18402, -93.27892 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Werner Road.

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