Rockhounding near Memphis, TN
21 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Memphis, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 21 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 Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, and 1 more.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Memphis
MemphisTipton County, Tennessee · 26 mi awayPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Agatized Fossil
Best spotMississippi RiverTunica County, Mississippi · 33 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Fossil
Best spotHolly Springs National ForestMarshall County, Mississippi · 51 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best spotTwentymile CreekPrentiss County, Mississippi · 89 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Petrified Wood- Coffee BluffHardin County, Tennessee · 100 mi awayPublic access · Amber
- DexterNew Madrid County, Missouri · 101 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Blue Agate, Gray Agate +2
Best spotPadenTishomingo County, Mississippi · 106 mi awayPublic access · Amber
Best spotTennessee River & StreamsDecatur County, Tennessee · 107 mi awayPublic access · Pearl- LukaTishomingo County, Mississippi · 107 mi awayPublic access · Red Ocher, Yellow Ocher
- DoniphanRipley County, Missouri · 111 mi awayPublic access · Flint
- Current RiverRipley County, Missouri · 111 mi awayPublic access · Chert Nodule
Best spotTombigbee RiverItawamba County, Mississippi · 114 mi awayPublic access · Shark Tooth
Best spotWayne CountyWayne County, Tennessee · 130 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Agatized Fossil, Flint +1- LaketonCarlisle County, Kentucky · 131 mi awayPublic access · Yellow Ocher
Best spotGraves CountyGraves County, Kentucky · 135 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +3
Best spotTennessee River (Muscle Shoals)Colbert County, Alabama · 138 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Fossil, Chalcedony +1
Best spotBauxite QuarriesSaline County, Arkansas · 145 mi awayPublic access · Bauxite, Heliotrope Bauxite
Best spotFayvilleAlexander County, Illinois · 145 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Diamond- HardmoneyGraves County, Kentucky · 147 mi awayPublic access · Hematite
- Marble Hill E General AreaBollinger County, Missouri · 148 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- ThebesAlexander County, Illinois · 148 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
Most-reported finds near Memphis
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agate6
- Chert4
- Fossil3
- Jasper3
- Petrified Wood3
- Agatized Fossil2
- Amber2
- Chalcedony2
- Flint2
- Quartz2
- Yellow Ocher2
- Bauxite1
Hunting something specific near Memphis?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Memphis to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Memphis rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Memphis?+
There are 21 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Memphis, Tennessee. The closest is Memphis in Tipton County, roughly 26 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Memphis?+
Spots within driving distance of Memphis most commonly produce agate, chert, fossil, jasper, petrified wood, agatized fossil.
Is rockhounding legal near Memphis?+
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 Memphis?+
21 of the 21 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 Memphis?+
2 of the mapped spots near Memphis report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Wayne County, about 130 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Memphis?+
Most weekend trips from Memphis 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 7 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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