Rockhounding near Corpus Christi, TX

14 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Corpus Christi — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Texas.

Closest rockhounding spots to Corpus Christi

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

MathisSan Patricio County, Texas33 mi · 41 min driveMoss Agate
H.D. House Ranch areaLive Oak County, Texas68 mi · 1 hr 25 min driveAgatized Fern Buds, Jasper, Chalcedony
SW of FreerDuval County, Texas84 mi · 1 hr 45 min driveAgate, Silicified Wood
Tessman FarmKarnes County, Texas89 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveAgatized Palm Wood
Erdman FarmKarnes County, Texas91 mi · 1 hr 54 min drivePetrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossils
General AreaWebb County, Texas92 mi · 1 hr 55 min drivePetrified Palm

Most-reported finds near Corpus Christi

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Agate8
Jasper6
Agatized Wood4
Chalcedony4
Petrified Wood3
Agatized Fern Buds1
Agatized Palm Wood1
Fossils1
Moss Agate1
Opalized Wood1
Petrified Palm1
Petrified Palm Wood1

Every spot within 150 miles of Corpus Christi

Sorted by distance from Corpus Christi. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
MathisSouth State Highway 359	San Patricio County	Moss Agate	28.0383, -97.8598	Public
H.D. House Ranch areaTX 72	Live Oak County	Agatized Fern Buds Jasper Chalcedony	28.4665, -98.2258	Public
SW of Freer	Duval County	Agate Silicified Wood	27.7726, -98.7653	Public
Tessman FarmFM 1344	Karnes County	Agatized Palm Wood	28.9173, -98.1372	Public
Erdman FarmFM 887	Karnes County	Petrified Palm Wood Opalized Wood Fossils	29.0005, -98.0196	Public
General AreaEast State Highway 44	Webb County	Petrified Palm	27.9418, -98.8893	Public
Peach CreekCounty Road 353	Gonzales County	Agate Petrified Wood	29.5041, -97.3143	Public
MoultonCounty Road 532G	Lavaca County	Agate Petrified Wood	29.5580, -97.1321	Public
Gravel pits near Rio GrandeFlores Street	Hidalgo County	Agate Jasper Agatized Wood	26.2408, -98.5635	Public
Rio Grande River AreaRio Grande Vega Trail	Webb County	Agate Agatized Wood Chalcedony Jasper	27.4979, -99.4922	Public
LopenoEl Tigre Road	Zapata County	Agate Agatized Wood Chalcedony Jasper	26.7131, -99.1313	Public
Rio Grande	Starr County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	26.3624, -98.8352	Public
Falcon Lake General AreaOld U.S. Highway 83	Zapata County	Agate Agatized Wood Jasper	26.7343, -99.2020	Public
New BraunfelsGruene Place Drive	Comal County	Petrified Wood	29.7286, -98.1088	Public

Corpus Christi rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Corpus Christi?+

There are 14 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Corpus Christi, Texas. The closest is Mathis in San Patricio County, roughly 33 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Corpus Christi?+

Spots within driving distance of Corpus Christi most commonly produce agate, jasper, agatized wood, chalcedony, petrified wood, agatized fern buds.

Is rockhounding legal near Corpus Christi?+

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.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Corpus Christi?+

Most weekend trips from Corpus Christi 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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Other cities near Corpus Christi

Planning around Corpus Christi? These nearby cities have their own mapped rockhounding spots within driving range, with some overlap in the spots you can reach.

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