Rockhounding near Hattiesburg, MS
17 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Hattiesburg, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 15 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 Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Hattiesburg
Best spotWaynesboroWayne County, Mississippi · 43 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Petrified Palm Wood
Bell CreekHarrison County, Mississippi · 53 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Best spotGulfportHarrison County, Mississippi · 59 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Petrified Wood
Bogue Chitto RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 61 mi awayPermission required · Agate
Best spotOld Pearl RiverSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 66 mi awayPermission required · Agate
Best spotWessonCopiah County, Mississippi · 67 mi awayPublic access · Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
Best spotBienville National ForestScott County, Mississippi · 69 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Chert- Tangipahoa ParishTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 79 mi awayPublic access · Carnelian
Best spotTangipahoa River & StreamsTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 82 mi awayPublic access · Agate- Homochitto RiverAmite County, Mississippi · 100 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Livingston ParishLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 102 mi awayPublic access · Carnelian
Best spotAmite River ValleyEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 107 mi awayPublic access · Agate
Best spotEast & West Feliciana ParishesEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 110 mi awayPublic access · Agate- Baton RougeLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Letourneau LandingWarren County, Mississippi · 116 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best spotDemopolis (Black Belt)Marengo County, Alabama · 119 mi awayPublic access · Fossil, Shark Tooth, Calcite +1
Best spotAdams CountyAdams County, Mississippi · 123 mi awayPublic access · Banded Agate
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.
Hattiesburg rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Hattiesburg?+
There are 17 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The closest is Waynesboro in Wayne County, roughly 43 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Hattiesburg?+
Spots within driving distance of Hattiesburg most commonly produce agate, petrified wood, banded agate, carnelian, chalcedony, fossil.
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.
Are there free places to rockhound near Hattiesburg?+
15 of the 17 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 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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