Marfa and Ft. Davis — Rockhounding in Jeff Davis County, Texas

Marfa and Ft. Davis is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jeff Davis County, Texas. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jeff Davis County
State: Texas
Nearest road: TX 17
Coordinates: 30.45114, -103.98211

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 Marfa and Ft. Davis

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Marfa and Ft. Davis FAQ

Where is Marfa and Ft. Davis?+

Marfa and Ft. Davis is in Jeff Davis County, Texas, at 30.45114, -103.98211. Nearest road: TX 17.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marfa and Ft. Davis?+

Marfa and Ft. Davis is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Marfa and Ft. Davis?+

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 Marfa and Ft. Davis?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.45114, -103.98211 in Google Maps. The nearest road is TX 17.

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