Vernon Parish — Rockhounding in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Vernon Parish
State: Louisiana
Nearest road: Alexandria Highway
Postcode: 71474
Coordinates: 31.22148, -93.10786

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 Vernon Parish

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

Silicified Palm WoodEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Vernon Parish.

Across the state line from Vernon Parish

Vernon 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.

McGee Bend damJasper County, Texas · 60 mi awayAgatized Wood

Vernon Parish FAQ

Where is Vernon Parish?+

Vernon Parish is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, at 31.22148, -93.10786. Nearest road: Alexandria Highway.

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

Vernon Parish is reported to produce Silicified Palm Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Vernon 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 Vernon Parish?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.22148, -93.10786 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Alexandria Highway.

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