Erdman Farm — Rockhounding in Karnes County, Texas

Erdman Farm is a mapped rockhounding spot in Karnes County, Texas. Reported finds include petrified palm wood, opalized wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Karnes County
State: Texas
Nearest road: FM 887
Postcode: 78113
Coordinates: 29.00051, -98.01955

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.

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Erdman Farm FAQ

Where is Erdman Farm?+

Erdman Farm is in Karnes County, Texas, at 29.00051, -98.01955. Nearest road: FM 887.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Erdman Farm?+

Erdman Farm is reported to produce Petrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Erdman Farm?+

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 Erdman Farm?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.00051, -98.01955 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FM 887.

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