Rockhounding in Bastrop County, Texas

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Bastrop County. Most commonly produces agate, petrified palm wood, petrified wood.

Bastrop County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Polished petrified palm wood, the Texas state stone found in the Colorado River gravels near Smithville — Colorado River at SmithvilleBastrop County, Texas

Minerals reported in Bastrop County

Agate1
Petrified Palm Wood1
Petrified Wood1

Standout in Bastrop County

Hand-picked spot in Bastrop County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Colorado River at Smithville
Public
Bastrop County
The Colorado River at Smithville is a navigable Texas river, so its bed is state-owned public land, and the City of Smithville maintains free river access at Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park beneath the Highway 71 bridges. Bastrop County is classic petrified palm wood country, the Texas state stone, with petrified wood and agate occurring in the river gravels and the Catahoula Formation.
Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood, Agate

Spots in Bastrop County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Colorado River at SmithvilleTX 71	Petrified Palm Wood Petrified Wood Agate	30.0160, -97.1478	Public

Neighboring counties in Texas

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Bastrop County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Bastrop County, Texas?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Bastrop County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Bastrop County?+

Spots in Bastrop County most often produce Agate, Petrified Palm Wood, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Bastrop County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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