Rockhounding near Alpine, TX
30 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Alpine, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 27 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 Texas, New Mexico.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Alpine
General AreaBrewster County, Texas · 8 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Geode- General AreaBrewster County, Texas · 10 mi awayPublic access · Moonstone
- General AreaBrewster County, Texas · 14 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Plume Agate, Chalcedony +2
- W side of Glass MountainsBrewster County, Texas · 16 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Plume Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Marfa and Ft. DavisJeff Davis County, Texas · 20 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Bishop RanchPresidio County, Texas · 27 mi awayPublic access · Texas Bouquet Agate
- Along US 67Presidio County, Texas · 42 mi awayPublic access · Texas Bouquet Agate
- N & E sides of Balmorhea LakeReeves County, Texas · 43 mi awayPublic access · Balmorhea Blue Agate
- Chinati MtsPresidio County, Texas · 48 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Agua Fria RanchBrewster County, Texas · 58 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood
- Chinati MtsPresidio County, Texas · 60 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Galena, Argentite +5
- Stillwell Ranch N of Big Bend Natl ParkBrewster County, Texas · 60 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Area EBrewster County, Texas · 60 mi awayPermission required · Barite- The SolitarioPresidio County, Texas · 63 mi awayPermission required · Galena
- Needle PeakPresidio County, Texas · 65 mi awayPermission required · Agate
- General AreaReeves County, Texas · 69 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- TerlinguaBrewster County, Texas · 73 mi awayPublic access · Calcite, Calomel, Cinnabar +5
- Terlingua CreekBrewster County, Texas · 74 mi awayPublic access · Amber, Agate, Chalcedony +1
- Lobo valleyCulberson County, Texas · 79 mi awayPublic access · Texas Bouquet Agate
- Seven Hearts GapCulberson County, Texas · 80 mi awayPublic access · Barite
- Plata Verde MineHudspeth County, Texas · 83 mi awayPublic access · Anglesite, Barite, Bromargyrite +5
- NE side of Carizo MtsCulberson County, Texas · 87 mi awayPublic access · Limonite, Turquoise
- General AreaHudspeth County, Texas · 88 mi awayPublic access · Turquoise
- Eagle FlatHudspeth County, Texas · 102 mi awayPublic access · Augite
- Quitman Mountains (South)Hudspeth County, Texas · 121 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian +3
- Sierra BlancHudspeth County, Texas · 122 mi awayPublic access · Turquoise
- Bonanza MineHudspeth County, Texas · 123 mi awayPublic access · Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
- Pecos River AreaVal Verde County, Texas · 125 mi awayPublic access · Barite
- Whites CityEddy County, New Mexico · 132 mi awayPublic access · Onyx
- Pecos River AreaVal Verde County, Texas · 145 mi awayPublic access · Fossil
Most-reported finds near Alpine
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Alpine?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Alpine to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Alpine rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Alpine?+
There are 30 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Alpine, Texas. The closest is General Area in Brewster County, roughly 8 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Alpine?+
Spots within driving distance of Alpine most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, barite, galena, quartz.
Is rockhounding legal near Alpine?+
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 Alpine?+
27 of the 30 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.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Alpine?+
4 of the mapped spots near Alpine report quartz or amethyst. The closest is General Area, about 14 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Alpine?+
Most weekend trips from Alpine 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 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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