Paden — Rockhounding in Tishomingo County, Mississippi

Paden is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Reported finds include amber. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tishomingo County
State: Mississippi
Coordinates: 34.59801, -88.30398

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 Paden

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

Amber Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Paden.

Across the state line from Paden

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

Paden FAQ

Where is Paden?+

Paden is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, at 34.59801, -88.30398.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Paden?+

Paden is reported to produce Amber.

Is collecting allowed at Paden?+

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 Paden?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.59801, -88.30398 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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Open Paden on the map

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