Gibbons creek — Rockhounding in Grimes County, Texas

Gibbons creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grimes County, Texas. Reported finds include tektites. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grimes County
State: Texas
Nearest road: TX 30
Coordinates: 30.59985, -96.06393

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 Gibbons creek

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Tektites

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Gibbons creek FAQ

Where is Gibbons creek?+

Gibbons creek is in Grimes County, Texas, at 30.59985, -96.06393. Nearest road: TX 30.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gibbons creek?+

Gibbons creek is reported to produce Tektites.

Is collecting allowed at Gibbons creek?+

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 Gibbons creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.59985, -96.06393 in Google Maps. The nearest road is TX 30.

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