Rockhounding near Jackson, MS
15 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jackson — 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 Mississippi, Louisiana.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jackson, Mississippi
Closest rockhounding spots to Jackson
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- WessonCopiah County, Mississippi41 mi · 51 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- Adams CountyAdams County, Mississippi87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveBanded Agate
- WaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveFossils, Petrified Palm Wood
- Tangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana110 mi · 2 hr 18 min driveAgate
- Ouachita RiverOuachita Parish, Louisiana112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- East & West Feliciana ParishesEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana114 mi · 2 hr 23 min driveAgate
Most-reported finds near Jackson
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Jackson
Sorted by distance from Jackson. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WessonCecil Reeves Road | Copiah County | 31.7157, -90.3235 | Public | |
| Adams CountyHumming Bird Lane | Adams County | 31.5360, -91.3694 | Public | |
| Waynesboro | Wayne County |
| 31.7543, -88.7497 | Public |
| Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16 | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.7249, -90.4853 | Public | |
| Ouachita RiverRiver Road | Ouachita Parish | 32.3028, -92.1028 | Public | |
| East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road | East Feliciana Parish | 30.8107, -91.0401 | Public | |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.6371, -90.3563 | Public | |
| Bogue Chitto River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.5725, -89.8351 | Public | |
| Amite River Valley | East Baton Rouge Parish | 30.6547, -90.9106 | Public | |
| Old Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.4675, -89.7751 | Public | |
| Livingston ParishWest Florida Republic Parkway | Livingston Parish | 30.4693, -90.6981 | Public | |
| Bell CreekForestry Road | Harrison County | 30.5581, -89.3266 | Public | |
| Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge | Livingston Parish | 30.5325, -90.9804 | Public | |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| PollockBig Creek Dam Road | Grant Parish | 31.5296, -92.3991 | Public |
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