Rockhounding near Alexandria, LA
21 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Alexandria, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 19 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Alexandria
Best spotPollockGrant Parish, Louisiana · 15 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
Best spotRapides ParishGrant Parish, Louisiana · 17 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Palm Wood
Best spotVernon ParishVernon Parish, Louisiana · 40 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Palm Wood
Best spotLeesville (opal area)Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 50 mi awayPublic access · Louisiana Opal
LeesvilleVernon Parish, Louisiana · 50 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best spotAdams CountyAdams County, Mississippi · 65 mi awayPublic access · Banded Agate
Best spotOuachita RiverOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 71 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
Best spotToledo BendSabine Parish, Louisiana · 78 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Palm Wood- Homochitto RiverAmite County, Mississippi · 86 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Best spotEast & West Feliciana ParishesEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 90 mi awayPublic access · Agate
McGee Bend damJasper County, Texas · 100 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
Best spotAmite River ValleyEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate- Baton RougeLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Letourneau LandingWarren County, Mississippi · 106 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Livingston ParishLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 119 mi awayPublic access · Carnelian
Best spotTangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 123 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Best spotWessonCopiah County, Mississippi · 128 mi awayPublic access · Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood- Sabine Lake Public Oyster AreaCameron Parish, Louisiana · 130 mi awayPublic access · Lapearlite
- Tangipahoa ParishTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 132 mi awayPublic access · Carnelian
- Large area btwn Camden and ChesterPolk County, Texas · 134 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
- Road cut N of roadNacogdoches County, Texas · 141 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite, Selenite
Most-reported finds near Alexandria
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agate7
- Petrified Wood5
- Banded Agate2
- Carnelian2
- Petrified Palm Wood2
- Silicified Palm Wood2
- Agatized Wood1
- Chalcedony1
- Lapearlite1
- Louisiana Opal1
- Opalized Wood1
- Pyrite1
Hunting something specific near Alexandria?
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Alexandria rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Alexandria?+
There are 21 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Alexandria, Louisiana. The closest is Pollock in Grant Parish, roughly 15 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Alexandria?+
Spots within driving distance of Alexandria most commonly produce agate, petrified wood, banded agate, carnelian, petrified palm wood, silicified palm wood.
Is rockhounding legal near Alexandria?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Alexandria?+
19 of the 21 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Alexandria?+
Most weekend trips from Alexandria fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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