Nails Creek Park — Rockhounding in Lee County, Texas

Nails Creek Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lee County, Texas. Reported finds include tektites. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lee County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Channel Loop
Coordinates: 30.29532, -96.68228

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 Nails Creek Park

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Tektites

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Nails Creek Park FAQ

Where is Nails Creek Park?+

Nails Creek Park is in Lee County, Texas, at 30.29532, -96.68228. Nearest road: Channel Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Nails Creek Park?+

Nails Creek Park is reported to produce Tektites.

Is collecting allowed at Nails Creek Park?+

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 Nails Creek Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.29532, -96.68228 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Channel Loop.

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