Lampasas: Fluorescent Calcite Rockhounding in Lampasas County, Texas

Updated June 2026

Lampasas is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lampasas County, Texas. Reported finds include fluorescent calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lampasas County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Naruna Road
Postcode: 76550
Coordinates: 31.05609, -98.18731

Geology at Lampasas

This spot sits on Travis Peak Formation, mapped as conglomerate and sandstone that formed roughly 145 to 100 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Travis Peak Formation
Age: 145–100 Ma (Early Cretaceous)
Rock types: conglomerate and sandstone
Elevation: 1,040 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Lampasas

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 96°F in midsummer and 60°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 34°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LAMPASAS station (1 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology, Texas geology
Big Bend National Park, Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Lampasas

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Fluorescent Calcite Encyclopedia →

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Lampasas FAQ

Where is Lampasas?+

Lampasas is in Lampasas County, Texas, at 31.05609, -98.18731. Nearest road: Naruna Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lampasas?+

Lampasas is reported to produce Fluorescent Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Lampasas?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Lampasas?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Lampasas?+

The most comfortable months at Lampasas are September to May. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Lampasas?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.05609, -98.18731 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Naruna Road.

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