Rockhounding near Austin, TX
35 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Austin, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 34 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.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Austin
E of AustinTravis County, Texas · 12 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
Best spotColorado River at SmithvilleBastrop County, Texas · 40 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate- Amethyst Hill on Althaus RanchBlanco County, Texas · 42 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Citrine
- New BraunfelsComal County, Texas · 43 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- The SlabLlano County, Texas · 53 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Rhyolite
- Llano countyLlano County, Texas · 53 mi awayPublic access · Topaz, Zircon
- Rabb's CreekFayette County, Texas · 53 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- Peach CreekGonzales County, Texas · 59 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- LampasasLampasas County, Texas · 61 mi awayPublic access · Fluorescent Calcite
- MoultonLavaca County, Texas · 61 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- General AreaLlano County, Texas · 62 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Serpentine, Soapstone
- Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & SomervilleBurleson County, Texas · 63 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood
Nails Creek ParkLee County, Texas · 63 mi awayPermission required · Tektite- Best spotLlano River at Grenwelge ParkLlano County, Texas · 65 mi awayPublic access · Blue Quartz, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +1
- Moss Ranch area near Enchanted RockLlano County, Texas · 65 mi awayPublic access · Epidote, Pink Feldspar, Quartz +1
- General AreaLampasas County, Texas · 66 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- Stream gravels around FredericksburgGillespie County, Texas · 66 mi awayPublic access · Almandine Garnet
- Little Lucy CreekLampasas County, Texas · 66 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- Best spotLlanite Roadcut on Highway 16Llano County, Texas · 69 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Blue Quartz
- Road cut on E side of US 87Gillespie County, Texas · 69 mi awayPublic access · Fossil
- Best spotWhiskey Bridge (Brazos River)Burleson County, Texas · 76 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Snail, Fossilized Shell, Coral +1
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 78 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 79 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, Texas · 88 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Erdman FarmKarnes County, Texas · 89 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossil
- Hinton CreekSan Saba County, Texas · 94 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert
- Tessman FarmKarnes County, Texas · 96 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Palm Wood
- Best spotBrazos River at Brazos Park EastMcLennan County, Texas · 98 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Agate +2
- Banks of Llano RiverMason County, Texas · 98 mi awayPublic access · Crinoid Stem
- Ranches W of MasonMason County, Texas · 102 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- Gibbons creekGrimes County, Texas · 103 mi awayPublic access · Tektite
- StreeterMason County, Texas · 103 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +3
- N of CrossMadison County, Texas · 107 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Broad area around BediasGrimes County, Texas · 112 mi awayPublic access · Tektite, Black Diamond, Fire Pearl
- H.D. House Ranch areaLive Oak County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Fern Bud, Jasper, Chalcedony
Most-reported finds near Austin
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood8
- Agate4
- Quartz4
- Agatized Wood3
- Amazonite3
- Feldspar3
- Petrified Palm Wood3
- Smoky Quartz3
- Tektite3
- Almandine Garnet2
- Black Tourmaline2
- Blue Quartz2
Hunting something specific near Austin?
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Austin rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Austin?+
There are 35 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Austin, Texas. The closest is E of Austin in Travis County, roughly 12 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Austin?+
Spots within driving distance of Austin most commonly produce petrified wood, agate, quartz, agatized wood, amazonite, feldspar.
Is rockhounding legal near Austin?+
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 Austin?+
34 of the 35 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 Austin?+
7 of the mapped spots near Austin report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Amethyst Hill on Althaus Ranch, about 42 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Austin?+
Most weekend trips from Austin 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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