Rockhounding near Tyler, TX
26 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Tyler, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 21 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, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Tyler
Road cut N of roadNacogdoches County, Texas · 56 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite, Selenite
Best spotDavy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, Texas · 68 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper +2- Large area between CrockettHouston County, Texas · 82 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Agatized Wood
- Best spotLadonia Fossil ParkFannin County, Texas · 84 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Shark Tooth, Ammonite, Mosasaur Tooth +2
- Btwn Groveton & TrinityTrinity County, Texas · 91 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Sides of creekEllis County, Texas · 95 mi awayPublic access · Pyrite
- S side of US 287Ellis County, Texas · 95 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Leaf Print
- General AreaEllis County, Texas · 102 mi awayPublic access · Fossilized Shark Tooth
- N of Lake LivingstonTrinity County, Texas · 102 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
- Large area btwn Camden and ChesterPolk County, Texas · 106 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood
Best spotToledo BendSabine Parish, Louisiana · 107 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Palm Wood- N of CrossMadison County, Texas · 111 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
McGee Bend damJasper County, Texas · 114 mi awayPermission required · Agatized Wood- Broad area around BediasGrimes County, Texas · 115 mi awayPublic access · Tektite, Black Diamond, Fire Pearl
- Best spotBrazos River at Brazos Park EastMcLennan County, Texas · 121 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Agate +2
- Best spotSam Houston National Forest (Double Lake)San Jacinto County, Texas · 125 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate +2
- Gibbons creekGrimes County, Texas · 129 mi awayPublic access · Tektite
- AntlersPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 132 mi awayCheck locally · Green Quartz
- Best spotWhiskey Bridge (Brazos River)Burleson County, Texas · 140 mi awayPublic access · Fossil Snail, Fossilized Shell, Coral +1
- Tenmile CreekPushmataha County, Oklahoma · 142 mi awayCheck locally · Grahamite
- LeesvilleVernon Parish, Louisiana · 144 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood
Best spotLeesville (opal area)Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 146 mi awayPublic access · Louisiana Opal- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Limestone road cutsCoryell County, Texas · 147 mi awayPublic access · Turritella Agate
- Best spotPrairie CreekPike County, Arkansas · 149 mi awayPublic access · Amethyst, Diopside, Epidote +2
Best spotCrater of Diamonds State ParkPike County, Arkansas · 150 mi awayFee dig · Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet +2
Most-reported finds near Tyler
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Petrified Wood7
- Jasper6
- Agate5
- Agatized Wood4
- Petrified Palm Wood4
- Amethyst2
- Chalcedony2
- Fossilized Shark Tooth2
- Garnet2
- Pyrite2
- Tektite2
- Turritella Agate2
Hunting something specific near Tyler?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Tyler to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Tyler rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Tyler?+
There are 26 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Tyler, Texas. The closest is Road cut N of road in Nacogdoches County, roughly 56 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Tyler?+
Spots within driving distance of Tyler most commonly produce petrified wood, jasper, agate, agatized wood, petrified palm wood, amethyst.
Is rockhounding legal near Tyler?+
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 Tyler?+
21 of the 26 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. 1 is a fee dig, where you pay and keep what you find.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Tyler?+
3 of the mapped spots near Tyler report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Antlers, about 132 miles out. For pay-to-dig, the nearest fee dig is Crater of Diamonds State Park, about 150 miles away.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Tyler?+
Most weekend trips from Tyler 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 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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