Rockhounding near San Angelo, TX
19 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of San Angelo, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 19 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 Texas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of San Angelo
StreeterMason County, Texas · 79 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +3- Ranches W of MasonMason County, Texas · 80 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Quartz +3
- Banks of Llano RiverMason County, Texas · 86 mi awayPublic access · Crinoid Stem
- Hinton CreekSan Saba County, Texas · 87 mi awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Chert
- Fly Gap Road pegmatitesMason County, Texas · 92 mi awayPublic access · Amazonite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz +4
- Pecos River AreaVal Verde County, Texas · 112 mi awayPublic access · Barite
Best spotLlanite Roadcut on Highway 16Llano County, Texas · 113 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Blue Quartz- Best spotLlano River at Grenwelge ParkLlano County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Blue Quartz, Quartz, Almandine Garnet +1
- Moss Ranch area near Enchanted RockLlano County, Texas · 117 mi awayPublic access · Epidote, Pink Feldspar, Quartz +1
- General AreaLlano County, Texas · 119 mi awayPublic access · Barite, Serpentine, Soapstone
- Stream gravels around FredericksburgGillespie County, Texas · 125 mi awayPublic access · Almandine Garnet
- Llano countyLlano County, Texas · 127 mi awayPublic access · Topaz, Zircon
- The SlabLlano County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Llanite, Rhyolite
- Road cut on E side of US 87Gillespie County, Texas · 128 mi awayPublic access · Fossil
- Pecos River AreaVal Verde County, Texas · 133 mi awayPublic access · Fossil
- General AreaLampasas County, Texas · 135 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- LampasasLampasas County, Texas · 136 mi awayPublic access · Fluorescent Calcite
- Little Lucy CreekLampasas County, Texas · 136 mi awayPublic access · Celestite
- Amethyst Hill on Althaus RanchBlanco County, Texas · 143 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Citrine
Most-reported finds near San Angelo
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Quartz4
- Amazonite3
- Feldspar3
- Smoky Quartz3
- Almandine Garnet2
- Barite2
- Black Tourmaline2
- Blue Quartz2
- Blue Topaz2
- Celestite2
- Clear Topaz2
- Fossil2
Hunting something specific near San Angelo?
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San Angelo rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near San Angelo?+
There are 19 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of San Angelo, Texas. The closest is Streeter in Mason County, roughly 79 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near San Angelo?+
Spots within driving distance of San Angelo most commonly produce quartz, amazonite, feldspar, smoky quartz, almandine garnet, barite.
Is rockhounding legal near San Angelo?+
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 San Angelo?+
19 of the 19 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.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near San Angelo?+
7 of the mapped spots near San Angelo report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Streeter, about 79 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from San Angelo?+
Most weekend trips from San Angelo 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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