Rockhounding near Fort Worth, TX
19 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Fort Worth — 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, Oklahoma.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Fort Worth, Texas
Closest rockhounding spots to Fort Worth
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- General AreaEllis County, Texas25 mi · 31 min driveFossilized Shark Teeth
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas32 mi · 40 min drivePyrite
- S side of US 287Ellis County, Texas32 mi · 40 min driveFossil Leaf Prints
- General AreaWise County, Texas45 mi · 57 min drivePyrite Cubes
- General Area N.E. Lake BridgeportWise County, Texas46 mi · 58 min driveFossils
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas95 mi · 1 hr 59 min driveTurritella Agate
Most-reported finds near Fort Worth
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Celestite2
- Malachite2
- Manganese2
- Turritella Agate2
- Barite1
- Chert1
- Fluorescent Calcite1
- Fossil Leaf Prints1
- Fossilized Shark Teeth1
- Fossils1
- Grahamite1
- Green Quartz1
Every spot within 150 miles of Fort Worth
Sorted by distance from Fort Worth. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General AreaWest US Highway 287 | Ellis County |
| 32.4929, -97.0392 | Public |
| Sides of creekEast US Highway 287 | Ellis County | 32.4455, -96.9221 | Public | |
| S side of US 287US 287 | Ellis County |
| 32.4434, -96.9226 | Public |
| General AreaOld Decatur Road | Wise County |
| 33.3474, -97.6674 | Public |
| General Area N.E. Lake Bridgeport | Wise County | 33.2619, -97.8508 | Public | |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County |
| 31.3923, -97.5462 | Public |
| Limestone road cutsFarm-to-Market Road 107 | Coryell County |
| 31.3802, -97.5322 | Public |
| RandlettCounty Road N2600 | Cotton County | 34.1603, -98.3505 | Check locally | |
| Mill CreekCenter Road | Johnston County | 34.4099, -96.8075 | Check locally | |
| Little Lucy Creek | Lampasas County | 31.1588, -98.1612 | Public | |
| General AreaNorth US Highway 281 | Lampasas County | 31.1373, -98.1834 | Public | |
| Old Thompson Ranch | Johnston County | 34.4696, -96.7732 | Check locally | |
| LampasasNaruna Road | Lampasas County |
| 31.0561, -98.1873 | Public |
| AtokaMitchell Road | Atoka County |
| 34.4285, -96.0754 | Check locally |
| Lehigh | Coal County | 34.5150, -96.2299 | Check locally | |
| Paoli | Garvin County | 34.8184, -97.2291 | Check locally | |
| AntlersUS 271 | Pushmataha County |
| 34.2493, -95.6024 | Check locally |
| Tenmile CreekNapier Drive | Pushmataha County |
| 34.3732, -95.7439 | Check locally |
| N of CrossFM 39 South | Madison County | 30.8983, -96.1067 | Public |
Fort Worth rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Fort Worth?+
There are 19 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Fort Worth, Texas. The closest is General Area in Ellis County, roughly 25 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Fort Worth?+
Spots within driving distance of Fort Worth most commonly produce celestite, malachite, manganese, turritella agate, barite, chert.
Is rockhounding legal near Fort Worth?+
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 Fort Worth?+
Most weekend trips from Fort Worth 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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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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