General Area: Agate & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Reeves County, Texas

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Reeves County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 31.35258, -103.75921

Geology at General Area

This spot sits on Older alluvial deposits, mapped as coarse alluvium that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Older alluvial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Rock types: coarse alluvium
Elevation: 2,840 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 April. Typical highs run 97°F in midsummer and 61°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°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, PECOS 8W station (8 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 General Area

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Across the state line from General Area

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General Area FAQ

Where is General Area?+

General Area is in Reeves County, Texas, at 31.35258, -103.75921.

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

General Area is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

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, 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 General Area?+

The most comfortable months at General Area are September to April. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.35258, -103.75921 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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