Needle Peak — Rockhounding in Presidio County, Texas

Needle Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Presidio County, Texas. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Presidio County
State: Texas
Coordinates: 29.42831, -103.81041

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Needle Peak

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

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Needle Peak FAQ

Where is Needle Peak?+

Needle Peak is in Presidio County, Texas, at 29.42831, -103.81041.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Needle Peak?+

Needle Peak is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Needle Peak?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Needle Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.42831, -103.81041 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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