General Area — Rockhounding in Hudspeth County, Texas
General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudspeth County, Texas. Reported finds include turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing General Area in Hudspeth County, Texas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Hudspeth County
- State
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 31.03766, -104.91690
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of General Area.
- NE side of Carizo MtsCulberson County · 4 mi awayLimonite, Turquoise
- Lobo valleyCulberson County · 10 mi awayTexas Bouquet Agate
- Plata Verde MineHudspeth County · 11 mi awayAnglesite, Barite, Bromargyrite
- Eagle FlatHudspeth County · 14 mi awayAugite
- Seven Hearts GapCulberson County · 28 mi awayBarite
- Sierra BlancHudspeth County · 34 mi awayTurquoise
- Quitman Mountains (South)Hudspeth County · 35 mi awayAgate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Bonanza MineHudspeth County · 36 mi awayChalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
General Area FAQ
Where is General Area?+
General Area is in Hudspeth County, Texas, at 31.03766, -104.91690.
What rocks and minerals can you find at General Area?+
General Area is reported to produce Turquoise.
Is collecting allowed at General Area?+
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 General Area?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 31.03766, -104.91690 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
