Bogue Chitto River: Agate Rockhounding in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Updated June 2026

Bogue Chitto River is a mapped rockhounding spot in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: St. Tammany Parish
State: Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.57252, -89.83514

Geology at Bogue Chitto River

This spot sits on Alluvium, mapped as clay that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: clay
Elevation: 60 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Bogue Chitto River

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 62°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 38°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PICAYUNE station (8 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Bogue Chitto River

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bogue Chitto River.

Across the state line from Bogue Chitto River

Bogue Chitto River is close enough to the Louisiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bogue Chitto River FAQ

Where is Bogue Chitto River?+

Bogue Chitto River is in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, at 30.57252, -89.83514.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bogue Chitto River?+

Bogue Chitto River is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bogue Chitto River?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Bogue Chitto River?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Bogue Chitto River?+

The most comfortable months at Bogue Chitto River are September to June.

How do I get to Bogue Chitto River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.57252, -89.83514 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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