Agate & Jasper rockhounding sites in Texas

Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.

26 agate & jasper destinations in Texas.

Rockhounding sites in Texas — agate & jasper: 26 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. agate & jasper rockhounding sites and the Texas state page.

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Agate & Jasper collecting in Texas

Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.

We currently document 26 agate & jasper collecting sites in Texas. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.

What to know before you collect

Agate & Jasper destinations in Texas vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.

For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Texas state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.

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What to pack for agate & jasper hunting

Gravel bars, desert washes, and dry lake beds — compared gear for agate and jasper field days.

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Field Backpacks — Carry tools, water, and specimens on remote dig days

Field Backpacks

Carry tools, water, and specimens on remote dig days

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Sun Protection Shirts — Block UV rays on long days at exposed rockhounding sites

Sun Protection Shirts

Block UV rays on long days at exposed rockhounding sites

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Hand Lenses & Loupes — Identify crystals and minerals before you haul rock home

Hand Lenses & Loupes

Identify crystals and minerals before you haul rock home

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Agua Fria Ranch — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Agua Fria Ranch

Agua Fria Ranch is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Along Us 67 — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Along Us 67

Along US 67 is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Texas Bouquet Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Area Surfaces All Around Smithville — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Area Surfaces All Around Smithville

Area surfaces all around Smithville is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Bishop Ranch — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Bishop Ranch

Bishop Ranch is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Texas Bouquet Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Btwn Groveton & Trinity — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Btwn Groveton & Trinity

Btwn Groveton & Trinity is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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E Of New Caney — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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E Of New Caney

E of New Caney is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Jasper, Petrified palm wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Eagle Pass — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Amber, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Falcon Lake General Area — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Falcon Lake General Area

Falcon Lake General Area is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Agatized wood, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Gravel Pits Near Rio Grande — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Gravel Pits Near Rio Grande

Gravel pits near Rio Grande is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agates, Jasper, Agatized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Hinton Creek — chalcedony rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Hinton Creek

Hinton Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Chalcedony, Chert. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Limestone Road Cuts — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Limestone Road Cuts

Limestone road cuts is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Turritella Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Lobo Valley — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Lobo Valley

Lobo valley is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Texas Bouquet Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Lopeno — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Lopeno

Lopeno is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Agatized wood, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Marfa And Ft. Davis — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Marfa And Ft. Davis

Marfa and Ft. Davis is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Mathis — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Mathis

Mathis is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Moss Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Moulton — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Moulton

Moulton is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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N & E Sides Of Balmorhea Lake — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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N & E Sides Of Balmorhea Lake

N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Balmorhea Blue Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Needle Peak — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Needle Peak

Needle Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Peach Creek — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Peach Creek

Peach Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Quitman Mountains (south) — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Quitman Mountains (south)

Quitman Mountains (South) is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Rio Grande River Area — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Rio Grande River Area

Rio Grande River Area is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Agatized wood, Chalcedony, Jasper. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Stillwell Ranch N Of Big Bend Natl Park — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Stillwell Ranch N Of Big Bend Natl Park

Stillwell Ranch N of Big Bend Natl Park is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Sw Of Freer — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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Sw Of Freer

SW of Freer is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Agate, Silicified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Terlingua Agate Fields — agate rockhounding site near Terlingua, TX

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Terlingua Agate Fields

Desert washes near Big Bend contain colorful agate and jasper nodules eroded from volcanic flows along the Rio Grande frontier.

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W Side Of Glass Mountains — agate rockhounding site near Texas, TX

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W Side Of Glass Mountains

W side of Glass Mountains is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Moss Agate, Plume Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.

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Woodward Ranch Agate — agate rockhounding site near Alpine, TX

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Woodward Ranch Agate

Big Bend region ranch offering agate hunts on famous red plume and pom-pom agate fields in desert grassland.

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