Rockhounding near Dallas, TX
22 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dallas — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Texas, Oklahoma.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dallas, Texas
Closest rockhounding spots to Dallas
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas24 mi · 30 min drivePyrite
- General AreaEllis County, Texas24 mi · 30 min driveFossilized Shark Teeth
- S side of US 287Ellis County, Texas24 mi · 30 min driveFossil Leaf Prints
- General AreaWise County, Texas64 mi · 1 hr 20 min drivePyrite Cubes
- General Area N.E. Lake BridgeportWise County, Texas70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveFossils
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas105 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveTurritella Agate
Most-reported finds near Dallas
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Celestite2
- Malachite2
- Manganese2
- Pyrite2
- Turritella Agate2
- Agatized Wood1
- Barite1
- Black Diamond1
- Chert1
- Fire Pearl1
- Fluorescent Calcite1
- Fossil Leaf Prints1
Every spot within 150 miles of Dallas
Sorted by distance from Dallas. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides of creekEast US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4455, -96.9221 | Public | |
| General AreaWest US Highway 287 | Ellis County |
| 32.4929, -97.0392 | Public |
| S side of US 287US 287 | Ellis County |
| 32.4434, -96.9226 | Public |
| General AreaOld Decatur Road | Wise County |
| 33.3474, -97.6674 | Public |
| General Area N.E. Lake Bridgeport | Wise County | 33.2619, -97.8508 | Public | |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County |
| 31.3923, -97.5462 | Public |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County |
| 31.3802, -97.5322 | Public |
| Mill CreekCenter Road | Johnston County | 34.4099, -96.8075 | Check locally | |
| Old Thompson Ranch | Johnston County | 34.4696, -96.7732 | Check locally | |
| AtokaMitchell Road | Atoka County |
| 34.4285, -96.0754 | Check locally |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County |
| 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally |
| Lehigh | Coal County | 34.5150, -96.2299 | Check locally | |
| Tenmile CreekNapier Drive | Pushmataha County |
| 34.3732, -95.7439 | Check locally |
| RandlettCounty Road N2600 | Cotton County | 34.1603, -98.3505 | Check locally | |
| N of CrossFM 39 South | Madison County | 30.8983, -96.1067 | Public | |
| Little Lucy Creek | Lampasas County | 31.1588, -98.1612 | Public | |
| Large area between CrockettCrockett Road | Houston County | 31.1719, -95.3796 | Public | |
| General AreaNorth US Highway 281 | Lampasas County | 31.1373, -98.1834 | Public | |
| Road cut N of roadWest State Highway 21 | Nacogdoches County | 31.6585, -94.8085 | Public | |
| Paoli | Garvin County | 34.8184, -97.2291 | Check locally | |
| LampasasNaruna Road | Lampasas County |
| 31.0561, -98.1873 | Public |
| Broad area around BediasMagnolia Street | Grimes County |
| 30.7744, -95.9501 | Public |
Dallas rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Dallas?+
There are 22 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Dallas, Texas. The closest is Sides of creek in Ellis County, roughly 24 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Dallas?+
Spots within driving distance of Dallas most commonly produce celestite, malachite, manganese, pyrite, turritella agate, agatized wood.
Is rockhounding legal near Dallas?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Dallas?+
Most weekend trips from Dallas fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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