Rockhounding near San Antonio, TX
36 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of San Antonio, 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 San Antonio
New BraunfelsComal County, Texas · 31 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood- Erdman FarmKarnes County, Texas · 41 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Opalized Wood, Fossil
- Tessman FarmKarnes County, Texas · 41 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Palm Wood
- Road cut on E side of US 87Gillespie County, Texas · 56 mi awayPublic access · Fossil
- Amethyst Hill on Althaus RanchBlanco County, Texas · 61 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Citrine
- Stream gravels around FredericksburgGillespie County, Texas · 62 mi awayPublic access · Almandine Garnet
- H.D. House Ranch areaLive Oak County, Texas · 68 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Fern Bud, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Peach CreekGonzales County, Texas · 71 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- Moss Ranch area near Enchanted RockLlano County, Texas · 77 mi awayPublic access · Epidote, Pink Feldspar, Quartz +1
- General AreaLlano County, Texas · 78 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Serpentine, Soapstone
- E of AustinTravis County, Texas · 80 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
- MoultonLavaca County, Texas · 82 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
- Llano countyLlano County, Texas · 83 mi awayPublic access · Topaz, Zircon
- The SlabLlano County, Texas · 87 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Rhyolite
Best spotColorado River at SmithvilleBastrop County, Texas · 91 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate- Best spotLlano River at Grenwelge ParkLlano County, Texas · 92 mi awayPublic access · Blue Quartz, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +1
- Banks of Llano RiverMason County, Texas · 99 mi awayPublic access · Crinoid Stem
- Best spotLlanite Roadcut on Highway 16Llano County, Texas · 101 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Blue Quartz
- MathisSan Patricio County, Texas · 103 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
- General AreaWebb County, Texas · 105 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm
- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, Texas · 105 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Rabb's CreekFayette County, Texas · 107 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood
- Ranches W of MasonMason County, Texas · 107 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- StreeterMason County, Texas · 107 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +3
- LampasasLampasas County, Texas · 114 mi awayPublic access · Fluorescent Calcite
- Hinton CreekSan Saba County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert
- SW of FreerDuval County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Silicified Wood
- General AreaLampasas County, Texas · 120 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- Little Lucy CreekLampasas County, Texas · 121 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
Nails Creek ParkLee County, Texas · 124 mi awayPermission required · Tektite- Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & SomervilleBurleson County, Texas · 126 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood
- Eagle PassMaverick County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Amber, Chalcedony +1
- Best spotWhiskey Bridge (Brazos River)Burleson County, Texas · 143 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Snail, Fossilized Shell, Coral +1
- Rio Grande River AreaWebb County, Texas · 146 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony +1
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
Most-reported finds near San Antonio
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near San Antonio?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around San Antonio to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
San Antonio rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near San Antonio?+
There are 36 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of San Antonio, Texas. The closest is New Braunfels in Comal County, roughly 31 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near San Antonio?+
Spots within driving distance of San Antonio most commonly produce agate, petrified wood, chalcedony, quartz, agatized wood, amazonite.
Is rockhounding legal near San Antonio?+
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 San Antonio?+
35 of the 36 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 San Antonio?+
7 of the mapped spots near San Antonio report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Amethyst Hill on Althaus Ranch, about 61 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from San Antonio?+
Most weekend trips from San Antonio 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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