Hinton Creek — Rockhounding in San Saba County, Texas

Hinton Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in San Saba County, Texas. Reported finds include chalcedony, chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: San Saba County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Co 364
Coordinates: 31.01451, -99.06455

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 Hinton Creek

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Hinton Creek FAQ

Where is Hinton Creek?+

Hinton Creek is in San Saba County, Texas, at 31.01451, -99.06455. Nearest road: Co 364.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hinton Creek?+

Hinton Creek is reported to produce Chalcedony, Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Hinton 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 Hinton Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.01451, -99.06455 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Co 364.

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