42 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jonesboro, 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 Tennessee, Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Closest rockhounding spots to Jonesboro
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
MemphisTipton County, Tennessee49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveLake Superior Agate, Agatized Fossil
Current RiverRipley County, Missouri54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveChert Nodule
DoniphanRipley County, Missouri55 mi · 1 hr 9 min driveFlint
DexterNew Madrid County, Missouri67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveChert, Blue Agate, Gray Agate
There are 42 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The closest is Memphis in Tipton County, roughly 49 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Jonesboro?+
Spots within driving distance of Jonesboro most commonly produce quartz, galena, sphalerite, agate, pyrite, calcite.
Is rockhounding legal near Jonesboro?+
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 Jonesboro?+
Most weekend trips from Jonesboro 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.
More state coverage
The spots above span 6 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
