Bell Creek: Agate Rockhounding in Harrison County, Mississippi

Updated June 2026

Bell Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harrison County, Mississippi. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Harrison County
State: Mississippi
Nearest road: Forestry Road
Coordinates: 30.55812, -89.32663

Geology at Bell Creek

This spot sits on Pascagoula and Hattiesburg formation, mapped as clay and sand that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Pascagoula and Hattiesburg formation
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: clay and sand
Elevation: 90 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Bell Creek

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bell Creek.

Across the state line from Bell Creek

Bell Creek is close enough to the Mississippi border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bell Creek FAQ

Where is Bell Creek?+

Bell Creek is in Harrison County, Mississippi, at 30.55812, -89.32663. Nearest road: Forestry Road.

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

Bell Creek is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bell 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.

What tools should I bring to Bell Creek?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

How do I get to Bell Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.55812, -89.32663 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forestry Road.

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