N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake — Rockhounding in Reeves County, Texas

N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Reeves County, Texas. Reported finds include balmorhea blue agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake in Reeves County, Texas

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Texas
Nearest road
Houston Street
Postcode
79718

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.

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Found at N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake

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N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake FAQ

Where is N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake?+
N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake is in Reeves County, Texas, at 30.97234, -103.71426. Nearest road: Houston Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake?+
N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake is reported to produce Balmorhea Blue Agate.
Is collecting allowed at N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake?+
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 N & E sides of Balmorhea Lake?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 30.97234, -103.71426 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Houston Street.

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