Petrified woodTX
New Braunfels
New Braunfels is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near New Braunfels
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of New Braunfels, Texas.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near New Braunfels, Texas, sorted by distance within about 80 miles.
Where can you collect near New Braunfels?
Near New Braunfels, Texas, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles of the city center — including 1 quartz & crystals and 23 fossilss. The closest mapped spot is New Braunfels (2 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 New Braunfels
| Central place | New Braunfels, Texas |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 80 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | New Braunfels (2 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (1), Fossils (23) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near New Braunfels
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Texas, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
FossilTX
Guadalupe Falls
Fossil collection site in the Austin Chalk, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. 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.
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Crane's Mill Crossing/guadalupe River, 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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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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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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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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Dripping Springs, Texas (glen Rose Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Hays County, Texas. Environment: open 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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Usgs M8702
Fossil collection site in the Pecan Gap Chalk, Bezar County, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Northwest Travis County, Texas ( Cow Creek Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Cow Creek Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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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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Pilot Knob
Fossil collection site in the Edwards Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. 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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Williamson Creek And Manchaca Road, Lower Member [buda Limestone]
Fossil collection site in the Buda Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Collection 141. 3/8ths Mile South West Of 2.5 Miles N60°w Of Pena Blanca Spring
Fossil collection site in the Fort Peña, Texas. Environment: marine 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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Asteroidea, Ben White Roadcut, Del Rio Fm, Austin, Travis County
Fossil collection site in the Del Rio, Travis County, Texas. Environment: offshore shelf. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Txbas-02
Fossil collection site in the Wills Point, Bastrop County, Texas. Environment: shallow subtidal indet.. 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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Intersection Of Fm 620 With Kollmeyer Drive
Fossil collection site in the Glen Rose Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: carbonate indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Bluff Decapods
Fossil collection site in the Grayson Marl, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Haynie Flat School, Texas ( Cow Creek Limestone)
Fossil collection site in the Cow Creek Limestone, Travis County, Texas. Environment: marine indet.. Source: Paleobiology Database (PBDB), CC BY 4.0.
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Erdman Farm
Erdman Farm is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Petrified palm wood, Opalized wood, Fossils. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near New Braunfels
Pins within about 80 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
24 sites mapped near New Braunfels
Closest sites by distance
- New Braunfels — 2 mi · Petrified wood
- Guadalupe Falls — 5 mi · Fossil
- Spring Branch-cranes Mill Region, Comal County — 18 mi · Fossil
- Crane's Mill Crossing/guadalupe River, Texas (glen Rose Limestone) — 18 mi · Fossil
- Devil's Hollow, Texas (glen Rose Limestone) — 19 mi · Fossil
- Old Palm Ranch Rebecca Creek, Texas ( Cow Creek Limestone) — 19 mi · Fossil
- Spring Branch, Texas (glen Rose Limestone) — 22 mi · Fossil
- Dripping Springs, Texas (glen Rose Limestone) — 34 mi · Fossil
- Nagel Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 21) — 37 mi · Fossil
- Usgs M8702 — 38 mi · Fossil
- Northwest Travis County, Texas ( Cow Creek Limestone) — 38 mi · Fossil
- Boerne-sisterdale Locality (ga Bishop Coll. 25) — 38 mi · Fossil
- Pilot Knob — 41 mi · Fossil
- Rough Hollow, Blanco, Archaeoscyphia Biostrome — 41 mi · Fossil
- Williamson Creek And Manchaca Road, Lower Member [buda Limestone] — 41 mi · Fossil
Types of rockhounding sites near New Braunfels
Browse by specimen type in Texas — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (1)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Fossils (23)
Trilobites, brachiopods, petrified wood, and other paleontological collecting on public land.
Natural collecting sites in the New Braunfels area
New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels about 2 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, fossils — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near New Braunfels
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Texas with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels — FAQ
Where can you collect near New Braunfels?
Near New Braunfels, Texas, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles — mainly 1 quartz & crystals and 23 fossilss. 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 New Braunfels, Texas?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of New Braunfels. 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 New Braunfels?
The closest mapped spot to New Braunfels is New Braunfels (2 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 New Braunfels free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near New Braunfels?
Near New Braunfels, documented specimen types include quartz & crystals, fossilss. 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 New Braunfels?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels?
Field collecting near New Braunfels 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.