Rockhounding near Beaumont, TX
20 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Beaumont, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 18 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Louisiana, Texas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Beaumont
Sabine Lake Public Oyster AreaCameron Parish, Louisiana · 25 mi awayPublic access · Lapearlite- E of New CaneyMontgomery County, Texas · 64 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Petrified Palm Wood
- Large area btwn Camden and ChesterPolk County, Texas · 66 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
McGee Bend damJasper County, Texas · 67 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood
Best spotSam Houston National Forest (Double Lake)San Jacinto County, Texas · 68 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate +2- N of Lake LivingstonTrinity County, Texas · 85 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
Best spotLeesville (opal area)Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 90 mi awayPublic access · Louisiana Opal- LeesvilleVernon Parish, Louisiana · 91 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
- Btwn Groveton & TrinityTrinity County, Texas · 93 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
Best spotVernon ParishVernon Parish, Louisiana · 99 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Palm Wood
Best spotToledo BendSabine Parish, Louisiana · 105 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Palm Wood- Large area between CrockettHouston County, Texas · 106 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agatized Wood
- Best spotDavy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, Texas · 109 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper +2
- Road cut N of roadNacogdoches County, Texas · 116 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite, Selenite
- Broad area around BediasGrimes County, Texas · 119 mi awayPublic access · Tektite, Black Diamond, Fire Pearl
- Gibbons creekGrimes County, Texas · 121 mi awayPublic access · Tektite
Best spotRapides ParishGrant Parish, Louisiana · 126 mi awayPublic access · Silicified Palm Wood- N of CrossMadison County, Texas · 131 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best spotPollockGrant Parish, Louisiana · 143 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood- Best spotWhiskey Bridge (Brazos River)Burleson County, Texas · 149 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Snail, Fossilized Shell, Coral +1
Most-reported finds near Beaumont
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood6
- Jasper5
- Petrified Palm Wood5
- Agate4
- Agatized Wood3
- Chalcedony2
- Silicified Palm Wood2
- Tektite2
- Black Diamond1
- Carnelian1
- Coral1
- Fire Pearl1
Hunting something specific near Beaumont?
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Beaumont rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Beaumont?+
There are 20 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Beaumont, Texas. The closest is Sabine Lake Public Oyster Area in Cameron Parish, roughly 25 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Beaumont?+
Spots within driving distance of Beaumont most commonly produce petrified wood, jasper, petrified palm wood, agate, agatized wood, chalcedony.
Is rockhounding legal near Beaumont?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Beaumont?+
18 of the 20 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Beaumont?+
Most weekend trips from Beaumont fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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