Rockhounding near Tyler, TX
26 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tyler, 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 Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tyler, Texas
Closest rockhounding spots to Tyler
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Road cut N of roadNacogdoches County, Texas56 mi · 1 hr 10 min drivePyrite, Selenite
- Davy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, Texas68 mi · 1 hr 25 min drivePetrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper
- Large area between CrockettHouston County, Texas82 mi · 1 hr 42 min driveJasper, Agatized Wood
- Ladonia Fossil ParkFannin County, Texas84 mi · 1 hr 45 min driveFossilized Shark Tooth, Ammonite, Mosasaur Tooth
- Btwn Groveton & TrinityTrinity County, Texas91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas95 mi · 1 hr 58 min drivePyrite
Most-reported finds near Tyler
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood7
- Jasper6
- Agate5
- Agatized Wood4
- Petrified Palm Wood4
- Amethyst2
- Chalcedony2
- Fossilized Shark Tooth2
- Garnet2
- Pyrite2
- Tektite2
- Turritella Agate2
Hunting something specific near Tyler?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Tyler to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Every spot within 150 miles of Tyler
Sorted by distance from Tyler. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road cut N of roadWest State Highway 21 | Nacogdoches County | 31.6585, -94.8085 | Public | |
| Davy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake) | Houston County | 31.3729, -95.1658 | Public | |
| Large area between CrockettCrockett Road | Houston County | 31.1719, -95.3796 | Public | |
| Ladonia Fossil Park | Fannin County |
| 33.4633, -95.8779 | Public |
| Btwn Groveton & Trinity | Trinity County | 31.0331, -95.2220 | Public | |
| Sides of creekEast US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4455, -96.9221 | Public | |
| S side of US 287US 287 | Ellis County | 32.4434, -96.9226 | Public | |
| General AreaWest US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4929, -97.0392 | Public | |
| N of Lake LivingstonGuy Ogden Road | Trinity County | 30.8739, -95.2110 | Public | |
| Large area btwn Camden and Chester | Polk County | 30.9155, -94.6548 | Public | |
| Toledo BendNorth Toledo Park Road | Sabine Parish | 31.5591, -93.7354 | Permission | |
| N of CrossFM 39 South | Madison County | 30.8983, -96.1067 | Public | |
| McGee Bend damSam Rayburn Parkway | Jasper County | 31.0568, -94.1030 | Permission | |
| Broad area around BediasMagnolia Street | Grimes County |
| 30.7744, -95.9501 | Public |
| Brazos River at Brazos Park East | McLennan County | 31.5898, -97.1540 | Public | |
| Sam Houston National Forest (Double Lake) | San Jacinto County | 30.5485, -95.1306 | Public | |
| Gibbons creekTX 30 | Grimes County | 30.5998, -96.0639 | Public | |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County | 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally | |
| Whiskey Bridge (Brazos River) | Burleson County |
| 30.6267, -96.5439 | Public |
| Tenmile CreekNapier Drive | Pushmataha County |
| 34.3732, -95.7439 | Check locally |
| LeesvilleWerner Road | Vernon Parish | 31.1840, -93.2789 | Public | |
| Leesville (opal area)South 2nd Street | Vernon Parish | 31.1430, -93.2603 | Public | |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County | 31.3802, -97.5322 | Public | |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County | 31.3923, -97.5462 | Public | |
| Prairie CreekProspectors Trail | Pike County | 34.0360, -93.6818 | Public |
Tyler rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Tyler?+
There are 26 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Tyler, Texas. The closest is Road cut N of road in Nacogdoches County, roughly 56 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Tyler?+
Spots within driving distance of Tyler most commonly produce petrified wood, jasper, agate, agatized wood, petrified palm wood, amethyst.
Is rockhounding legal near Tyler?+
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 Tyler?+
Most weekend trips from Tyler 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 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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