Rabb's Creek: Petrified Wood & Opalized Wood Rockhounding in Fayette County, Texas

Updated June 2026

Rabb's Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fayette County, Texas. Reported finds include petrified wood, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fayette County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 30.06660, -96.87908

Geology at Rabb's Creek

This spot sits on Wellborn Formation, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 38 to 34 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Wellborn Formation
Age: 38–34 Ma (Late Eocene)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 320 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Rabb's Creek

Best months: October to May. Typical highs run 97°F in midsummer and 62°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 40°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LA GRANGE station (10 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Rabb's Creek

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Rabb's Creek FAQ

Where is Rabb's Creek?+

Rabb's Creek is in Fayette County, Texas, at 30.06660, -96.87908.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rabb's Creek?+

Rabb's Creek is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Rabb's Creek?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Rabb's Creek?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Rabb's Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Rabb's Creek are October to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Rabb's Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.06660, -96.87908 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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