Rockhounding near Amarillo, TX
13 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Amarillo, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 6 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, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Amarillo
Palo Duro CanyonRandall County, Texas · 18 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood- Along Plum CreekMoore County, Texas · 33 mi awayPublic access · Alibates Flint
- Prairie Dog Town Fork of Red RiverArmstrong County, Texas · 36 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood
- General AreaChildress County, Texas · 106 mi awayPublic access · Alabaster
Best spotCimarron National GrasslandMorton County, Kansas · 130 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony +2
Best spotMangumGreer County, Oklahoma · 133 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
Beckham CountyGreer County, Oklahoma · 138 mi awayCheck locally · Alabaster, Selenite, Petrified Wood- MangumGreer County, Oklahoma · 138 mi awayCheck locally · Alabaster, Quartz
Best spotCarrizozo CreekCimarron County, Oklahoma · 138 mi awayPermission required · Rose Agate, Agatized Algae, Agatized Cyad Wood- Union CountyUnion County, New Mexico · 139 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Wood, Rose Agate
- Tri-State MarkerCimarron County, Oklahoma · 139 mi awayCheck locally · Rose Agate
Best spotFort SumnerDe Baca County, New Mexico · 146 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Pecos Diamond- AltusJackson County, Oklahoma · 149 mi awayCheck locally · Smoky Quartz
Most-reported finds near Amarillo
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agatized Wood3
- Alabaster3
- Petrified Wood3
- Rose Agate3
- Quartz2
- Agate1
- Agatized Algae1
- Agatized Cyad Wood1
- Alibates Flint1
- Chalcedony1
- Chert1
- Jasper1
Hunting something specific near Amarillo?
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Amarillo rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Amarillo?+
There are 13 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Amarillo, Texas. The closest is Palo Duro Canyon in Randall County, roughly 18 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Amarillo?+
Spots within driving distance of Amarillo most commonly produce agatized wood, alabaster, petrified wood, rose agate, quartz, agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Amarillo?+
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 Amarillo?+
6 of the 13 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 Amarillo?+
3 of the mapped spots near Amarillo report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Mangum, about 138 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Amarillo?+
Most weekend trips from Amarillo 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 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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