Tangipahoa River & Streams — Rockhounding in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tangipahoa Parish
State: Louisiana
Nearest road: LA 16
Postcode: 70422
Coordinates: 30.72487, -90.48530

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 River & Streams

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Tangipahoa River & Streams

Tangipahoa River & Streams 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 River & Streams FAQ

Where is Tangipahoa River & Streams?+

Tangipahoa River & Streams is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at 30.72487, -90.48530. Nearest road: LA 16.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tangipahoa River & Streams?+

Tangipahoa River & Streams is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Tangipahoa River & Streams?+

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 River & Streams?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.72487, -90.48530 in Google Maps. The nearest road is LA 16.

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