Rockhounding in Prentiss County, Mississippi

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Prentiss County. Most commonly produces fossil, petrified wood.

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Best spotTwentymile CreekPrentiss County, MississippiPublic access · Fossil, Petrified Wood

Prentiss County rockhounding photos

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Rolling farm country at the Brice's Crossroads scenic overlook near Baldwyn, Prentiss County, Mississippi; the W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park lies on nearby Twenty Mile Creek — Twentymile CreekPrentiss County, Mississippi

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

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Twentymile Creek
Public access
Prentiss County
Twenty Mile Creek near Baldwyn cuts through the Campanian Demopolis Formation and the underlying Coffee Sand, exposing a marine fossil bed roughly 75 million years old.
Fossil, Petrified Wood

Neighboring counties in Mississippi

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Prentiss County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Prentiss County, Mississippi?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Prentiss County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Prentiss County?+

Spots in Prentiss County most often produce Fossil, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Prentiss 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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