Moulton: Agate & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Lavaca County, Texas

Updated June 2026

Moulton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lavaca County, Texas. Reported finds include agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lavaca County
State: Texas
Nearest road: County Road 532G
Postcode: 77975
Coordinates: 29.55801, -97.13208

Geology at Moulton

This spot sits on Alluvium, mapped as fine alluvium and coarse alluvium that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: fine alluvium and coarse alluvium
Elevation: 330 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 Moulton

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 94°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, FLATONIA 4SE station (7 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 Moulton

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Moulton FAQ

Where is Moulton?+

Moulton is in Lavaca County, Texas, at 29.55801, -97.13208. Nearest road: County Road 532G.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moulton?+

Moulton is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Moulton?+

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 Moulton?+

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 Moulton?+

The most comfortable months at Moulton are September 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 Moulton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.55801, -97.13208 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 532G.

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