Arrowhead hunting is a fascinating and rewarding activity, and Texas has a rich history dating back thousands of years.
For arrowhead collectors, Texas is unique because it offers numerous ‘pay to dig‘ sites on private property, as well as sprawling farmland and fertile plains.
In this article, ill cover 5 places to find arrowheads in Texas.
Note: Arrowheads, spear points, and other primitive cultural artifacts and tools are highly regulated and often protected. Always consult with the local, state, and federal laws in your area before looking, and never search on private property without permission. It is illegal to remove arrowheads and artifacts from public land.
Table of Contents
- Chrisners Ranch
- Ox Ranch
- McFaddin Beach
- Blanco River
- Guadalupe Plains
- Is it Legal To Hunt For Arrowheads In Texas?
- Related Posts
Chrisners Ranch
Chrisners Ranch is a pay-dig site rich in prehistoric artifacts, including arrowheads. The ranch is family-owned and run and covers a wide area where arrowheads can be found.
From creek beds, to canyons, camps, and rock piles, you can either dig or surface hunt for your arrowhead treasure.
The ranch has 10 designated dig sites where you can pay to dig or hunt for arrowheads. The costs are affordable at $20 per person for a six-hour arrowhead hunting session.
Booking is essential since the number of diggers on the ranch at any one time is regulated. Chrisners Ranch can be contacted by phone or email to make a reservation.
Email: horsecreeknanny@yahoo.com
Phone: 254-366-6503
Address: 17120 Moody Leon Road, Moody, TX 76557
Ox Ranch
Ox Ranch is located near Uvalde, a small town between San Antonio and Del Rio. The ranch is primarily a hunting ranch but also offers arrowhead hunting as an activity on the farm.
Arrowhead hunting is free on the ranch if you are lodging on the farm or you have purchased a hunting package.
The farm has many mounds or camps which produce high-quality ancient artifacts dating over 8,000 years old. The artifacts are from the Seminole, Tonkawa, and Comanche tribes, amongst others.
The digs at Ox Ranch offer arrowheads for discovery and many other ancient tools and artifacts used by prehistoric people from the area.
Guests of the Ox ranch have found a wide variety of points from different eras, including:
- Montels
- Andice
- Frio
- Kinney
- Langtry
- Kerrville knives
- Nolan
- Pedernales
- Edwards
- Castrovilles
Some of these points and arrowheads have been worth a lot of money!
McFaddin Beach
McFaddin Beach is a 20-mile-long stretch of beach on the Texas Gulf Coast, near Port Arthur in Jefferson County.
The beach is a public beach but is renowned for arrowheads and other prehistoric artifacts washing up on the beach.
The site is not designated as an archeological site, and it is not a traditional heritage site since the artifacts are washed onto the beach from the surrounding rivers and streams and from the sea itself.
The arrowheads found on the beach are from the complete range of prehistory of the indigenous people from Texas.
The range of artifacts and arrowheads found is another indicator that the site is not a traditional site since artifacts from people who did not live in the area have been found.
There is also no reason to dig for arrowheads at McFaddin Beach; you can hunt for arrowheads by taking a stroll along the beach!
Blanco River
The banks of the Blanco River near San Marcos, Texas, are another rich location for arrowhead hunting.
The arrowheads found in this region date back in excess of 12,000 years to the Clovis civilization period!
Many of the places to search along the river banks are on private property, but most of the locals are amenable to arrowhead hunters, as long as you ask for permission.
Guadalupe Plains
In the hill country of Texas, along the Guadalupe River is another fruitful region to hunt for arrowheads.
Many prehistoric indigenous people lived in this region for access to water and the fertile plains adjacent to the river.
These settlements left behind many artifacts which can be excavated at various locations along the river. Some of the arrowheads can be found in the shallow parts of the river itself and have been washed down from further upstream.
Is it Legal To Hunt For Arrowheads In Texas?
It is important to be aware of the legislation in Texas regarding arrowhead hunting and collecting so that you do not break the law.
It is illegal to collect arrowheads on any public land in Texas. This includes Federally owned property and any areas designated as burial sites and heritage sites for indigenous peoples.
There are no laws against collecting arrowheads on privately owned land, so these locations are your best options for arrowhead collecting in Texas!
Note: Arrowheads, spear points, and other primitive cultural artifacts and tools are highly regulated and often protected. Always consult with the local, state, and federal laws in your area before looking, and never search on private property without permission. It is illegal to remove arrowheads and artifacts from public land.
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