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Agua Prospect
Agua Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in Texas
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
12 gold & minerals destinations in Texas.
Rockhounding sites in Texas — gold & minerals: 12 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the Texas state page.
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Gold & Minerals collecting in Texas
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 12 gold & minerals collecting sites in Texas. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals 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.
What to pack for gold panning & placer work
Stream work and desert placer — compared pans, sluices, shovels, and detectors for prospecting.
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Bonanza Mine
Bonanza Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Burney Mine
Burney Mine is a historic mining site in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Corral Area Prospects
Corral Area Prospects is a known mineral occurrence in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Lampasas
Lampasas is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Fluorescent Calcite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Motor Prospect
Motor Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
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New Camp Prospect
New Camp Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
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Road Cut N Of Road
Road cut N of road is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Pyrite, Selenite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Runaway Prospect
Runaway Prospect is a known mineral occurrence in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Silver, Sphalerite.
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San Antonio Canyon Mine
San Antonio Canyon Mine is a historic mining site in Presidio, Texas, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Galena, Sphalerite.
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Sides Of Creek
Sides of creek is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include pyrite roses. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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The Solitario
The Solitario is a documented mineral occurrence near TX. Reported specimens include Galena. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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