Pecos River Area — Rockhounding in Val Verde County, Texas
Pecos River Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Val Verde County, Texas. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Pecos River Area in Val Verde County, Texas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Val Verde County
- State
- Texas
- Nearest road
- US Highway 90 West
- Coordinates
- 29.70837, -101.35095
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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