Rockhounding near Memphis, TN

20 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Memphis — 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 Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois.

Closest rockhounding spots to Memphis

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

MemphisTipton County, Tennessee26 mi · 32 min driveLake Superior Agate, Agatized Fossils
Mississippi RiverTunica County, Mississippi33 mi · 42 min driveAgate, Fossils
Holly Springs National ForestMarshall County, Mississippi51 mi · 1 hr 4 min drivePetrified Wood
Twentymile CreekPrentiss County, Mississippi89 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveFossils, Petrified Wood
Coffee BluffHardin County, Tennessee100 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveAmber
DexterNew Madrid County, Missouri101 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveChert, Blue Agate, Gray Agate

Most-reported finds near Memphis

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

Agate5
Chert3
Jasper3
Petrified Wood3
Agatized Fossils2
Amber2
Flint2
Fossils2
Quartz2
Yellow Ocher2
Bauxite1
Blue Agate1

Hunting something specific near Memphis?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Memphis

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
MemphisTN 59	Tipton County	Lake Superior Agate Agatized Fossils	35.5114, -89.9334	Public
Mississippi River	Tunica County	Agate Fossils	34.7981, -90.4558	Public
Holly Springs National Forest	Marshall County	Petrified Wood	34.7080, -89.3300	Public
Twentymile CreekCounty Road 7450	Prentiss County	Fossils Petrified Wood	34.5854, -88.6307	Public
Coffee BluffCoffee Loop	Hardin County	Amber	35.2778, -88.2921	Public
DexterMO D	New Madrid County	Chert Blue Agate Gray Agate Pink Agate White Agate	36.6143, -89.9624	Public
Paden	Tishomingo County	Amber	34.5980, -88.3040	Public
Tennessee River & Streams	Decatur County	Pearls	35.3859, -88.1751	Public
Luka	Tishomingo County	Red Ocher Yellow Ocher	34.7964, -88.2008	Public
DoniphanCounty Road 160 E-10	Ripley County	Flint	36.6392, -90.7783	Public
Current River	Ripley County	Chert Nodules	36.6213, -90.8446	Public
Tombigbee RiverBeans Ferry Road	Itawamba County	Shark Teeth	34.2120, -88.4071	Public
Wayne CountySouth High Street	Wayne County	Chert Agatized Fossils Flint Quartz	35.3196, -87.7635	Public
Laketon	Carlisle County	Yellow Ocher	36.8751, -89.0966	Public
Graves CountyKY 121	Graves County	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Quartz Silicified Wood	36.6705, -88.5417	Public
Bauxite QuarriesBauxite Cutoff Road	Saline County	Bauxite Heliotrope Bauxite	34.5443, -92.5053	Public
FayvilleThebes Road	Alexander County	Agate Jasper Diamond	37.1986, -89.4522	Public
HardmoneyKY 1684	Graves County	Hematite	36.9112, -88.5824	Public
Marble Hill E General AreaCounty Road 402	Bollinger County	Agate Petrified Wood	37.2821, -89.9233	Public
ThebesOld Route 3	Alexander County	Agate Jasper	37.2393, -89.4422	Public

Memphis rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Memphis?+

There are 20 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Memphis, Tennessee. The closest is Memphis in Tipton County, roughly 26 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Memphis?+

Spots within driving distance of Memphis most commonly produce agate, chert, jasper, petrified wood, agatized fossils, amber.

Is rockhounding legal near Memphis?+

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 Memphis?+

Most weekend trips from Memphis 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.

More state coverage

The spots above span 6 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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