Rockhounding in Mississippi
11 mapped spots across 9 counties. Mississippi produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 11 rockhounding spots in Mississippi
Top minerals found in Mississippi
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Petrified Wood4
- Fossils3
- Agate2
- Banded Agate2
- Amber1
- Chalcedony1
- Jasper1
- Petrified Palm Wood1
- Red Ocher1
- Shark Teeth1
- Yellow Ocher1
Every rockhounding spot in Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams CountyHumming Bird Lane | Adams County | 31.5360, -91.3694 | Public | |
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| Bell CreekForestry Road | Harrison County | 30.5581, -89.3266 | Public | |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| Tombigbee RiverBeans Ferry Road | Itawamba County |
| 34.2120, -88.4071 | Public |
| Holly Springs National Forest | Marshall County | 34.7080, -89.3300 | Public | |
| Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450 | Prentiss County | 34.5854, -88.6307 | Public | |
| Luka | Tishomingo County |
| 34.7964, -88.2008 | Public |
| Paden | Tishomingo County | 34.5980, -88.3040 | Public | |
| Mississippi River | Tunica County | 34.7981, -90.4558 | Public | |
| Waynesboro | Wayne County | 31.7543, -88.7497 | Public |
Mississippi rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Mississippi?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi?+
Mississippi spots in this list most commonly produce Petrified Wood, Fossils, Agate, Banded Agate, Amber. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Mississippi?+
RockHoundR currently lists 11 rockhounding spots in Mississippi across 9 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Mississippi 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 Mississippi spot in the app
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