Where to Find Agate in Iowa
8 mapped agate rockhounding spots in Iowa, across 6 counties. Agate is one of the most popular rockhounding targets in the United States.
Map of 8 agate rockhounding spots in Iowa
Agate by county in Iowa
Counties ranked by number of agate spots in our database.
Every agate spot in Iowa
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| La Porte CityCedar Valley Nature Trail | Black Hawk County | 42.3215, -92.1875 | Public | |
| New LondonJoyce & Ted's Place | Henry County | 40.8799, -91.3906 | Public | |
| Skunk River gravels near Mount PleasantOakland Mills Road | Henry County | 40.9474, -91.5719 | Public | |
| Emmetsburg360th Street | Palo Alto County | 43.1302, -94.7027 | Public | |
| GraettingerRobins Avenue | Palo Alto County | 43.2367, -94.7414 | Public | |
| NevadaLincoln Highway | Story County | 42.0083, -93.3819 | Public | |
| KeotaKeokuk Washington Road | Washington County | 41.3435, -91.9424 | Public |
Agate in Iowa FAQ
Where can I find agate in Iowa?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 agate spots in Iowa, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Henry County.
Is collecting agate legal in Iowa?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Iowa, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best agate location in Iowa?+
Henry County has the most agate spots in our database for Iowa. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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