Rockhounding near Hattiesburg, MS

13 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Hattiesburg — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Mississippi, Louisiana.

Closest rockhounding spots to Hattiesburg

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

WaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi43 mi · 54 min driveFossils, Petrified Palm Wood
Bell CreekHarrison County, Mississippi53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveAgate
GulfportHarrison County, Mississippi59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveJasper, Petrified Wood
Bogue Chitto RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana61 mi · 1 hr 17 min driveAgate
Old Pearl RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveAgate
WessonCopiah County, Mississippi67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveBanded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood

Most-reported finds near Hattiesburg

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Hattiesburg?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Hattiesburg to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

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Every spot within 150 miles of Hattiesburg

Sorted by distance from Hattiesburg. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Waynesboro	Wayne County	Fossils Petrified Palm Wood	31.7543, -88.7497	Public
Bell CreekForestry Road	Harrison County	Agate	30.5581, -89.3266	Public
GulfportRobinson Road	Harrison County	Jasper Petrified Wood	30.4732, -89.1614	Public
Bogue Chitto River	St. Tammany Parish	Agate	30.5725, -89.8351	Permission
Old Pearl River	St. Tammany Parish	Agate	30.4675, -89.7751	Public
WessonCecil Reeves Road	Copiah County	Banded Agate Chalcedony Petrified Wood	31.7157, -90.3235	Public
Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	Carnelian	30.6371, -90.3563	Public
Tangipahoa River & StreamsLA 16	Tangipahoa Parish	Agate	30.7249, -90.4853	Public
Livingston ParishWest Florida Republic Parkway	Livingston Parish	Carnelian	30.4693, -90.6981	Public
Amite River Valley	East Baton Rouge Parish	Agate	30.6547, -90.9106	Public
East & West Feliciana ParishesOverton Ford Road	East Feliciana Parish	Agate	30.8107, -91.0401	Public
Baton RougeMagnolia Bridge	Livingston Parish	Agate	30.5325, -90.9804	Public
Adams CountyHumming Bird Lane	Adams County	Banded Agate	31.5360, -91.3694	Public

Hattiesburg rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Hattiesburg?+

There are 13 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The closest is Waynesboro in Wayne County, roughly 43 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Hattiesburg?+

Spots within driving distance of Hattiesburg most commonly produce agate, banded agate, carnelian, petrified wood, chalcedony, fossils.

Is rockhounding legal near Hattiesburg?+

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.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Hattiesburg?+

Most weekend trips from Hattiesburg 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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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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