Sierra Blanc — Rockhounding in Hudspeth County, Texas

Sierra Blanc is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hudspeth County, Texas. Reported finds include turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hudspeth County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 31.25677, -105.42668

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 Sierra Blanc

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Sierra Blanc FAQ

Where is Sierra Blanc?+

Sierra Blanc is in Hudspeth County, Texas, at 31.25677, -105.42668.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sierra Blanc?+

Sierra Blanc is reported to produce Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at Sierra Blanc?+

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 Sierra Blanc?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.25677, -105.42668 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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