General Area: Turquoise Rockhounding in Hudspeth County, Texas

Updated June 2026

General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudspeth County, Texas. Reported finds include turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hudspeth County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 31.03766, -104.91690

Geology at General Area

This spot sits on Carrizo Mountain Group showing metasedimentary rocks, mapped as schist that formed roughly 2500 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Carrizo Mountain Group showing metasedimentary rocks
Age: 2500–540 Ma (Proterozoic)
Rock types: schist
Elevation: 4,450 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 General Area

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 58°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, VAN HORN station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 General Area

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General Area FAQ

Where is General Area?+

General Area is in Hudspeth County, Texas, at 31.03766, -104.91690.

What rocks and minerals can you find at General Area?+

General Area is reported to produce Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at General Area?+

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 General Area?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit General Area?+

The most comfortable months at General Area are September to May.

How do I get to General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.03766, -104.91690 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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