GarnetTX
Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg
Stream gravels around Fredericksburg is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Almandine garnets. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Fredericksburg
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Fredericksburg, Texas.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg, Texas, sorted by distance within about 80 miles.
Where can you collect near Fredericksburg?
Near Fredericksburg, Texas, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles of the city center — including 4 quartz & crystalss, 1 gemstones, 16 fossilss, and 3 others. The closest mapped spot is Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg (1.1 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg
| Central place | Fredericksburg, Texas |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 80 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg (1.1 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (4), Gemstones (1), Fossils (16), Other (3) |
| Typical fees | 1 fee · 23 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Texas, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
FossilTX
Road Cut On E Side Of Us 87
Road cut on E side of US 87 is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ut 86-t-2-14g. 2.5 Miles Southeast Of Willow City
Fossil collection site in the Wilberns, Gillespie County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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QuartzTX
Moss Ranch Area Near Enchanted Rock
Moss Ranch area near Enchanted Rock is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Epidote crystals, Pink Feldspar, Quartz, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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BariteTX
General Area
General Area is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Barite, Serpentine, Soapstone. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Threadgill Creek Section (san Saba Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Wilberns, Gillespie County, Texas. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Hodges Ranch Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 26)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Kendall County, Texas. Environment: lagoonal/restricted shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Amethyst Hill On Althaus Ranch
Amethyst Hill on Althaus Ranch is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Amethyst, Citrine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Boerne-sisterdale Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 25)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Kendall County, Texas. Environment: lagoonal/restricted shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Nagel Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 21)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Blanco County, Texas. Environment: lagoonal/restricted shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Rough Hollow, Blanco, Archaeoscyphia Biostrome
Fossil collection site in the Honeycut, Blanco County, Texas. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Tf-293. 1 Mile North Of White's Crossing, 10 Miles South Of Mason
Fossil collection site in the Gorman, Mason County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Llano County
Llano county is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Topaz, Zircon. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Loc. 67a. Packsaddle Mountain, 11 Miles Southeast Of Llano
Fossil collection site in the Wilberns, Llano County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Loc. 16t-2-42c, Honeycut Bend, Pedernales River, 4.5 Miles East Of Johnson City
Fossil collection site in the Gorman, Blanco County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Llano Uplift Granite District
Precambrian granite domes of the Llano Uplift expose unique llanite with blue quartz phenocrysts and collectible pink granite.
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State Highway 16 S, In Front Of Mobile Home Supply Store, Localities 2-5
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Spring Branch, Texas (glen Rose Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Comal County, Texas. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Banks Of Llano River
Banks of Llano River is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Crinoid stems. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Babyhead To Miller Mt
Babyhead to Miller Mt is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Llanite, Opal-quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mason County Topaz Area
Central Texas ranches around Mason allow fee hunting for pale blue topaz crystals in granite pegmatite gravels.
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Old Palm Ranch Rebecca Creek, Texas ( Cow Creek Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Cow Creek Limestone, Comal County, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Devil's Hollow, Texas (glen Rose Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Comal County, Texas. Environment: open shallow subtidal. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Spring Branch-cranes Mill Region, Comal County
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Comal County, Texas. Environment: reef, buildup or bioherm. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg
Pins within about 80 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near Fredericksburg
Closest sites by distance
- Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg — 1 mi · Garnet
- Road Cut On E Side Of Us 87 — 8 mi · Fossil
- Ut 86-t-2-14g. 2.5 Miles Southeast Of Willow City — 14 mi · Fossil
- Moss Ranch Area Near Enchanted Rock — 16 mi · Quartz
- General Area — 19 mi · Barite
- Threadgill Creek Section (san Saba Limestone) — 20 mi · Fossil
- Hodges Ranch Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 26) — 24 mi · Fossil
- Amethyst Hill On Althaus Ranch — 26 mi · Amethyst
- Boerne-sisterdale Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 25) — 29 mi · Fossil
- Nagel Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 21) — 30 mi · Fossil
- Rough Hollow, Blanco, Archaeoscyphia Biostrome — 31 mi · Fossil
- Tf-293. 1 Mile North Of White's Crossing, 10 Miles South Of Mason — 32 mi · Fossil
- Llano County — 32 mi · Topaz
- Loc. 67a. Packsaddle Mountain, 11 Miles Southeast Of Llano — 32 mi · Fossil
- Loc. 16t-2-42c, Honeycut Bend, Pedernales River, 4.5 Miles East Of Johnson City — 33 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg
Browse by specimen type in Texas — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (4)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Gemstones (1)
Facetable and collector gems — emeralds, sapphires, garnets, topaz, beryl, and tourmaline localities.
Fossils (16)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Other (3)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Fredericksburg area
Fredericksburg is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Texas. Within about 80 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg about 1.1 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, gemstones, fossils, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Fredericksburg
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Texas with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Fredericksburg city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Fredericksburg includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Fredericksburg change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg — FAQ
Where can you collect near Fredericksburg?
Near Fredericksburg, Texas, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles — mainly 4 quartz & crystalss, 1 gemstones, 16 fossilss, and 3 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Fredericksburg, Texas?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Fredericksburg. The full Texas directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Fredericksburg?
The closest mapped spot to Fredericksburg is Stream Gravels Around Fredericksburg (1.1 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg free?
1 require a fee or park admission; 23 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Fredericksburg?
Near Fredericksburg, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, gemstones, fossilss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Texas state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Fredericksburg?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Fredericksburg, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Fredericksburg?
Field collecting near Fredericksburg carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.