Rockhounding in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Tishomingo County. Most commonly produces amber, red ocher, yellow ocher.

Tishomingo County rockhounding photos

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

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The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway at Paden, Tishomingo County, Mississippi; the amber-bearing Cretaceous clays occur in the surrounding hills — PadenTishomingo County, Mississippi

Minerals reported in Tishomingo County

Standout in Tishomingo County

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

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Paden
Public
Tishomingo County
The clay and lignite beds around Paden in Tishomingo County are one of the few documented sources of Upper Cretaceous amber in Mississippi, tied to the Coffee Sand and Tuscaloosa Group.
Amber

Spots in Tishomingo County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Luka	Red Ocher Yellow Ocher	34.7964, -88.2008	Public
Paden	Amber	34.5980, -88.3040	Public

Neighboring counties in Mississippi

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

Across the state line from Tishomingo 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 Mississippi.

Tishomingo County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Tishomingo County, Mississippi?+

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

What rocks and minerals are common in Tishomingo County?+

Spots in Tishomingo County most often produce Amber, Red Ocher, Yellow Ocher. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Tishomingo 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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