Rockhounding near New Orleans, LA
14 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of New Orleans — 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 Louisiana, Mississippi.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of New Orleans, Louisiana
Closest rockhounding spots to New Orleans
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Old Pearl RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana40 mi · 50 min driveAgate
- Bogue Chitto RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana45 mi · 56 min driveAgate
- Lake ChienTerrebonne Parish, Louisiana45 mi · 57 min driveLapearlite
- Tangipahoa ParishTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana50 mi · 1 hr 3 min driveCarnelian
- Livingston ParishLivingston Parish, Louisiana52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveCarnelian
- Tangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAgate
Most-reported finds near New Orleans
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agate7
- Banded Agate2
- Carnelian2
- Petrified Wood2
- Chalcedony1
- Fossils1
- Jasper1
- Lapearlite1
- Petrified Palm Wood1
Every spot within 150 miles of New Orleans
Sorted by distance from New Orleans. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pearl River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.4675, -89.7751 | Public | |
| Bogue Chitto River | St. Tammany Parish | 30.5725, -89.8351 | Public | |
| Lake Chien | Terrebonne Parish |
| 29.4127, -90.5044 | Public |
| Tangipahoa Parish | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.6371, -90.3563 | Public | |
| Livingston ParishWest Florida Republic Parkway | Livingston Parish | 30.4693, -90.6981 | Public | |
| Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16 | Tangipahoa Parish | 30.7249, -90.4853 | Public | |
| Bell CreekForestry Road | Harrison County | 30.5581, -89.3266 | Public | |
| GulfportRobinson Road | Harrison County | 30.4732, -89.1614 | Public | |
| Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge | Livingston Parish | 30.5325, -90.9804 | Public | |
| Amite River Valley | East Baton Rouge Parish | 30.6547, -90.9106 | Public | |
| East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road | East Feliciana Parish | 30.8107, -91.0401 | Public | |
| 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 |
New Orleans rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near New Orleans?+
What rocks and minerals can you find near New Orleans?+
Is rockhounding legal near New Orleans?+
How far do most rockhounders drive from New Orleans?+
More state coverage
The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
Pack New Orleans's rockhounding map in your pocket
Open RockHoundR for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds — wherever the drive takes you.
