Chinati Mts — Rockhounding in Presidio County, Texas

Chinati Mts is a mapped rockhounding spot in Presidio County, Texas. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Presidio County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 30.00039, -104.35293

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 Chinati Mts

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Chinati Mts FAQ

Where is Chinati Mts?+

Chinati Mts is in Presidio County, Texas, at 30.00039, -104.35293.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chinati Mts?+

Chinati Mts is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Chinati Mts?+

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 Chinati Mts?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.00039, -104.35293 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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