Tangipahoa Parish — Rockhounding in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include carnelian. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tangipahoa Parish
State: Louisiana
Postcode: 70446
Coordinates: 30.63706, -90.35629

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 Tangipahoa Parish

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Carnelian Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tangipahoa Parish.

Across the state line from Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish 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.

Tangipahoa Parish FAQ

Where is Tangipahoa Parish?+

Tangipahoa Parish is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at 30.63706, -90.35629.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tangipahoa Parish?+

Tangipahoa Parish is reported to produce Carnelian.

Is collecting allowed at Tangipahoa Parish?+

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 Tangipahoa Parish?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.63706, -90.35629 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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