Rockhounding in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Tuscaloosa County. Most commonly produces agate, petrified wood, quartz, chalcedony.

Tuscaloosa County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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The Black Warrior River at Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Black Warrior River Mines & PitsTuscaloosa County, Alabama

Minerals reported in Tuscaloosa County

Standout in Tuscaloosa County

Hand-picked spot in Tuscaloosa County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Black Warrior River Mines & Pits
Public
Tuscaloosa County
The gravels of the Black Warrior River around Tuscaloosa are one of Alabama's most productive spots for agate, jasper, chalcedony, and silicified wood eroded from the Coastal Plain and coal-basin rocks upstream.
Agate, Chalcedony, Fossils, Jasper

Spots in Tuscaloosa County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Black Warrior River Mines & PitsRocky Branch Road	Agate Chalcedony Fossils Jasper Kyanite Steatite Vivianite	33.2784, -87.3994	Public
Brookwood Strip MinesRocky Branch Road	Hematite Quartz Siderite Agate Petrified Wood	33.2615, -87.3875	Check locally
Tuscaloosa Rockhounding AreaEbenezer Lane	Silicified Wood	33.0851, -87.5508	Check locally
Tuscaloosa Rockhounding Area (Petrified Wood)AL 216	Quartz Petrified Wood	33.2267, -87.4265	Check locally

Neighboring counties in Alabama

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Tuscaloosa County. A natural extension if Tuscaloosa County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Tuscaloosa County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Alabama.

Itawamba County~89 miMississippi · 1 spotTop: Shark Teeth

Tuscaloosa County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Tuscaloosa County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Tuscaloosa County?+

Spots in Tuscaloosa County most often produce Agate, Petrified Wood, Quartz, Chalcedony, Fossils. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Tuscaloosa County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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