Rockhounding near Jackson, MS

17 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jackson, most 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 Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama.

Closest rockhounding spots to Jackson

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

WessonCopiah County, Mississippi41 mi · 51 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
Bienville National ForestScott County, Mississippi51 mi · 1 hr 4 min drivePetrified Wood, Chalcedony, Chert
Adams CountyAdams County, Mississippi87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveBanded Agate
WaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveFossils, Petrified Palm Wood
Tangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana110 mi · 2 hr 18 min driveAgate
Ouachita RiverOuachita Parish, Louisiana112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood

Most-reported finds near Jackson

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

Hunting something specific near Jackson?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Jackson to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Jackson

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
WessonCecil Reeves Road	Copiah County	Banded Agate Chalcedony Petrified Wood	31.7157, -90.3235	Public
Bienville National Forest	Scott County	Petrified Wood Chalcedony Chert	32.3283, -89.3037	Public
Adams CountyHumming Bird Lane	Adams County	Banded Agate	31.5360, -91.3694	Public
Waynesboro	Wayne County	Fossils Petrified Palm Wood	31.7543, -88.7497	Public
Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16	Tangipahoa Parish	Agate	30.7249, -90.4853	Public
Ouachita RiverRiver Road	Ouachita Parish	Agate Petrified Wood Opalized Wood	32.3028, -92.1028	Public
East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road	East Feliciana Parish	Agate	30.8107, -91.0401	Public
Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	Carnelian	30.6371, -90.3563	Public
Bogue Chitto River	St. Tammany Parish	Agate	30.5725, -89.8351	Permission
Amite River Valley	East Baton Rouge Parish	Agate	30.6547, -90.9106	Public
Old Pearl River	St. Tammany Parish	Agate	30.4675, -89.7751	Permission
Livingston ParishWest Florida Republic Parkway	Livingston Parish	Carnelian	30.4693, -90.6981	Public
Bell CreekForestry Road	Harrison County	Agate	30.5581, -89.3266	Public
Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge	Livingston Parish	Agate	30.5325, -90.9804	Public
Demopolis (Black Belt)	Marengo County	Fossils Shark Teeth Calcite Marcasite	32.5180, -87.8360	Public
GulfportRobinson Road	Harrison County	Jasper Petrified Wood	30.4732, -89.1614	Public
PollockBig Creek Dam Road	Grant Parish	Agate Petrified Wood	31.5296, -92.3991	Public

Jackson rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Jackson?+

There are 17 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Jackson, Mississippi. The closest is Wesson in Copiah County, roughly 41 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Jackson?+

Spots within driving distance of Jackson most commonly produce agate, petrified wood, banded agate, carnelian, chalcedony, fossils.

Is rockhounding legal near Jackson?+

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 Jackson?+

Most weekend trips from Jackson 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 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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