Sides of creek — Rockhounding in Ellis County, Texas

Sides of creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ellis County, Texas. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ellis County
State: Texas
Nearest road: East US Highway 287
Postcode: 76065
Coordinates: 32.44553, -96.92207

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Sides of creek

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Sides of creek FAQ

Where is Sides of creek?+

Sides of creek is in Ellis County, Texas, at 32.44553, -96.92207. Nearest road: East US Highway 287.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sides of creek?+

Sides of creek is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Sides of creek?+

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 Sides of creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.44553, -96.92207 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East US Highway 287.

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