Rockhounding in Houston County, Texas

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Houston County. Most commonly produces agatized wood, jasper, agate, chalcedony.

Houston County rockhounding photos

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

1 photo

A polished slab of multicolored petrified wood, like that collected in Davy Crockett National Forest — Davy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)Houston County, Texas

Minerals reported in Houston County

Standout in Houston County

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

Top pick
Davy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)
Public
Houston County
The Davy Crockett National Forest sits in the petrified-wood belt of East Texas, where silicified and agatized wood weathers out of Catahoula and Manning Formation gravels alongside jasper and agate. The US Forest Service issues free use permits for personal collection of petrified wood and common lapidary minerals on the forest. Vertebrate fossils and artifacts remain off limits.
Petrified Wood, Agatized Wood, Jasper, Agate

Spots in Houston County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Davy Crockett National Forest (Ratcliff Lake)	Petrified Wood Agatized Wood Jasper Agate Chalcedony	31.3729, -95.1658	Public
Large area between CrockettCrockett Road	Jasper Agatized Wood	31.1719, -95.3796	Public

Neighboring counties in Texas

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Houston County. A natural extension if Houston County is already on your trip plan.

Houston County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Houston County, Texas?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Houston County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Houston County?+

Spots in Houston County most often produce Agatized Wood, Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Houston 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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