Rockhounding near College Station, TX
37 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of College Station, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 35 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 College Station
Best spotWhiskey Bridge (Brazos River)Burleson County, Texas · 12 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Snail, Fossilized Shell, Coral +1
Gibbons creekGrimes County, Texas · 16 mi awayPublic access · Tektite- N of CrossMadison County, Texas · 23 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Broad area around BediasGrimes County, Texas · 25 mi awayPublic access · Tektite, Black Diamond, Fire Pearl
- Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & SomervilleBurleson County, Texas · 28 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood
Nails Creek ParkLee County, Texas · 31 mi awayPermission required · Tektite- Rabb's CreekFayette County, Texas · 51 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- Best spotColorado River at SmithvilleBastrop County, Texas · 64 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate
- Large area between CrockettHouston County, Texas · 68 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agatized Wood
- N of Lake LivingstonTrinity County, Texas · 69 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
- Btwn Groveton & TrinityTrinity County, Texas · 72 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Best spotSam Houston National Forest (Double Lake)San Jacinto County, Texas · 72 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate +2
- E of New CaneyMontgomery County, Texas · 75 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Petrified Palm Wood
- E of AustinTravis County, Texas · 77 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
- Best spotBrazos River at Brazos Park EastMcLennan County, Texas · 82 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Agate +2
- Best spotDavy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, Texas · 86 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper +2
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 88 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- MoultonLavaca County, Texas · 88 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 89 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Peach CreekGonzales County, Texas · 97 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- Large area btwn Camden and ChesterPolk County, Texas · 102 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
- LampasasLampasas County, Texas · 114 mi awayPublic access · Fluorescent Calcite
- Little Lucy CreekLampasas County, Texas · 114 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- Road cut N of roadNacogdoches County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite, Selenite
- General AreaLampasas County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- New BraunfelsComal County, Texas · 123 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Amethyst Hill on Althaus RanchBlanco County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Citrine
- The SlabLlano County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Rhyolite
- S side of US 287Ellis County, Texas · 130 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Leaf Print
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas · 130 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite
- Llano countyLlano County, Texas · 130 mi awayPublic access · Topaz, Zircon
- General AreaEllis County, Texas · 135 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Shark Tooth
- McGee Bend damJasper County, Texas · 136 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
- Best spotLlanite Roadcut on Highway 16Llano County, Texas · 139 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Blue Quartz
- Best spotLlano River at Grenwelge ParkLlano County, Texas · 139 mi awayPublic access · Blue Quartz, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +1
- General AreaLlano County, Texas · 144 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Serpentine, Soapstone
- Moss Ranch area near Enchanted RockLlano County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Epidote, Pink Feldspar, Quartz +1
Most-reported finds near College Station
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood11
- Agate7
- Agatized Wood6
- Jasper6
- Petrified Palm Wood6
- Tektite3
- Blue Quartz2
- Celestite2
- Chalcedony2
- Llanite2
- Pyrite2
- Quartz2
Hunting something specific near College Station?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around College Station to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
College Station rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near College Station?+
There are 37 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of College Station, Texas. The closest is Whiskey Bridge (Brazos River) in Burleson County, roughly 12 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near College Station?+
Spots within driving distance of College Station most commonly produce petrified wood, agate, agatized wood, jasper, petrified palm wood, tektite.
Is rockhounding legal near College Station?+
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 College Station?+
35 of the 37 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 College Station?+
4 of the mapped spots near College Station report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Amethyst Hill on Althaus Ranch, about 128 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from College Station?+
Most weekend trips from College Station 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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