Rockhounding near Waco, TX
45 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Waco, 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.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Waco, Texas
Closest rockhounding spots to Waco
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Brazos River at Brazos Park EastMcLennan County, Texas3 mi · 4 min drivePetrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Agate
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas26 mi · 32 min driveTurritella Agate
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas26 mi · 32 min driveTurritella Agate
- S side of US 287Ellis County, Texas63 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveFossil Leaf Print
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas63 mi · 1 hr 19 min drivePyrite
- General AreaEllis County, Texas66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveFossilized Shark Tooth
Most-reported finds near Waco
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood12
- Agate8
- Agatized Wood5
- Jasper5
- Petrified Palm Wood4
- Quartz4
- Amazonite3
- Chalcedony3
- Chert3
- Feldspar3
- Smoky Quartz3
- Tektite3
Hunting something specific near Waco?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Waco to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Every spot within 150 miles of Waco
Sorted by distance from Waco. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos River at Brazos Park East | McLennan County | 31.5898, -97.1540 | 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 | |
| S side of US 287US 287 | Ellis County | 32.4434, -96.9226 | Public | |
| Sides of creekEast US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4455, -96.9221 | Public | |
| General AreaWest US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4929, -97.0392 | Public | |
| Little Lucy Creek | Lampasas County | 31.1588, -98.1612 | Public | |
| General AreaNorth US Highway 281 | Lampasas County | 31.1373, -98.1834 | Public | |
| LampasasNaruna Road | Lampasas County | 31.0561, -98.1873 | Public | |
| Whiskey Bridge (Brazos River) | Burleson County |
| 30.6267, -96.5439 | Public |
| N of CrossFM 39 South | Madison County | 30.8983, -96.1067 | Public | |
| Creek beds & hill slopes between Caldwell & Somerville | Burleson County | 30.3629, -96.6913 | Public | |
| Broad area around BediasMagnolia Street | Grimes County |
| 30.7744, -95.9501 | Public |
| Nails Creek ParkChannel Loop | Lee County | 30.2953, -96.6823 | Permission | |
| Gibbons creekTX 30 | Grimes County | 30.5998, -96.0639 | Public | |
| E of Austin | Travis County | 30.2358, -97.5460 | Public | |
| The SlabSlab Road | Llano County | 30.6828, -98.4828 | Public | |
| Llanite Roadcut on Highway 16 | Llano County | 30.8794, -98.6539 | Public | |
| Llano countyWest State Highway 71 | Llano County | 30.6294, -98.5274 | Public | |
| Rabb's Creek | Fayette County | 30.0666, -96.8791 | Public | |
| Llano River at Grenwelge Park | Llano County | 30.7518, -98.6744 | Public | |
| Colorado River at SmithvilleTX 71 | Bastrop County | 30.0160, -97.1478 | Public | |
| Mineral Wells Fossil Park | Palo Pinto County | 32.8257, -98.1904 | Public | |
| Large area between CrockettCrockett Road | Houston County | 31.1719, -95.3796 | Public | |
| Amethyst Hill on Althaus Ranch | Blanco County | 30.3067, -98.4455 | Public |
Waco rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Waco?+
There are 45 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Waco, Texas. The closest is Brazos River at Brazos Park East in McLennan County, roughly 3 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Waco?+
Spots within driving distance of Waco most commonly produce petrified wood, agate, agatized wood, jasper, petrified palm wood, quartz.
Is rockhounding legal near Waco?+
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 Waco?+
Most weekend trips from Waco 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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