Terlingua — Rockhounding in Brewster County, Texas

Terlingua is a mapped rockhounding spot in Brewster County, Texas. Reported finds include calcite, calomel, cinnabar, fluorite, mercury, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Brewster County
State: Texas
Nearest road: FM 170
Coordinates: 29.30886, -103.62752

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 Terlingua

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Calcite
Calomel
Cinnabar
Fluorite
Mercury
Terlinguaite
Pompom Agate
Aragonite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Terlingua.

Terlingua FAQ

Where is Terlingua?+

Terlingua is in Brewster County, Texas, at 29.30886, -103.62752. Nearest road: FM 170.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Terlingua?+

Terlingua is reported to produce Calcite, Calomel, Cinnabar, Fluorite, Mercury, Terlinguaite, Pompom Agate, Aragonite.

Is collecting allowed at Terlingua?+

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 Terlingua?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.30886, -103.62752 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FM 170.

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