Lopeno — Rockhounding in Zapata County, Texas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Zapata County
State: Texas
Nearest road: El Tigre Road
Postcode: 78076
Coordinates: 26.71307, -99.13134

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 Lopeno

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Lopeno FAQ

Where is Lopeno?+

Lopeno is in Zapata County, Texas, at 26.71307, -99.13134. Nearest road: El Tigre Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lopeno?+

Lopeno is reported to produce Agate, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Lopeno?+

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 Lopeno?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 26.71307, -99.13134 in Google Maps. The nearest road is El Tigre Road.

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