Rockhounding in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Tangipahoa Parish. Most commonly produces agate, carnelian.

Tangipahoa Parish rockhounding photos

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

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Ponchatoula Creek, a gravel-banked stream in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, near the Tangipahoa River — Tangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Minerals reported in Tangipahoa Parish

Standout in Tangipahoa Parish

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

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Tangipahoa River & Streams
Public
Tangipahoa Parish
The Tangipahoa River near Amite City draws agate, carnelian, and jasper from the same Citronelle gravel belt that feeds the Amite, and its LA 16 crossing is a long-known access point for collectors.
Agate

Spots in Tangipahoa Parish

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Tangipahoa Parish	Carnelian	30.6371, -90.3563	Public
Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16	Agate	30.7249, -90.4853	Public

Neighboring counties in Louisiana

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

Across the state line from Tangipahoa Parish

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 Louisiana.

Tangipahoa Parish FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Tangipahoa Parish. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Tangipahoa Parish?+

Spots in Tangipahoa Parish most often produce Agate, Carnelian. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Tangipahoa Parish 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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