Rockhounding near Austin, TX
30 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Austin — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Texas.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Austin, Texas
Closest rockhounding spots to Austin
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- E of AustinTravis County, Texas12 mi · 15 min driveAgatized Wood, Petrified Palm Wood
- Area surfaces all around SmithvilleBastrop County, Texas40 mi · 49 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Amethyst Hill on Althaus RanchBlanco County, Texas42 mi · 52 min driveAmethyst, Citrine
- New BraunfelsComal County, Texas43 mi · 54 min drivePetrified Wood
- Llano countyLlano County, Texas53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveTopaz, Zircon
- Rabb's CreekFayette County, Texas53 mi · 1 hr 7 min drivePetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
Most-reported finds near Austin
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood7
- Agate3
- Tektites3
- Agatized Wood2
- Amazonite2
- Blue Topaz2
- Celestite2
- Chalcedony2
- Clear Topaz2
- Feldspar2
- Fossils2
- Opalized Wood2
Every spot within 150 miles of Austin
Sorted by distance from Austin. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Austin rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Austin?+
There are 30 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Austin, Texas. The closest is E of Austin in Travis County, roughly 12 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Austin?+
Spots within driving distance of Austin most commonly produce petrified wood, agate, tektites, agatized wood, amazonite, blue topaz.
Is rockhounding legal near Austin?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Austin?+
Most weekend trips from Austin fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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