Ouachita River — Rockhounding in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Ouachita River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include agate, petrified wood, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ouachita Parish
State: Louisiana
Nearest road: River Road
Coordinates: 32.30278, -92.10277

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Ouachita River

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Across the state line from Ouachita River

Ouachita River is close enough to the Louisiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

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Ouachita River FAQ

Where is Ouachita River?+

Ouachita River is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at 32.30278, -92.10277. Nearest road: River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ouachita River?+

Ouachita River is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Ouachita River?+

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.

How do I get to Ouachita River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.30278, -92.10277 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Road.

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