Where to Find Agate in Kansas
Kansas has 8 mapped collecting spots that report agate, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Barber County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 agate collecting spots in Kansas
Best counties for agate in Kansas
Ranked by the number of mapped agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Barber County2 spots
- Cloud County1 spot
- Geary County1 spot
- Kingman County1 spot
- Marshall County1 spot
- Wallace County1 spot
- Wilson County1 spot
Every agate spot we track in Kansas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna | Barber County | 37.0737, -98.9573 | Public | |
| Medicine Lodge RiverBethel Road | Barber County | 37.0491, -98.4800 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| Republican RiverRiver Walk | Geary County | 39.0640, -96.8538 | Public | |
| Chikaskia River | Kingman County | 37.4378, -98.0528 | Public | |
| Big Blue RiverEast Avenue | Marshall County | 39.6910, -96.6546 | Public | |
| Sharon SpringsKS 27 | Wallace County | 38.9367, -101.7499 | Public | |
| Verdigris River | Wilson County | 37.6571, -95.7763 | Public |
Before you go
Read the agate identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agate in the encyclopedia.
Agate in Kansas FAQ
Where can you find agate in Kansas?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Barber County County, Cloud County County, and Geary County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many agate spots are mapped in Kansas?+
8 spots across 7 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agate in Kansas?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt agate in Kansas with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
