Where to Find Amethyst in South Dakota
3 mapped amethyst rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 2 counties. Amethyst is purple quartz, prized for color saturation.
Map of 3 amethyst rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Amethyst by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of amethyst spots in our database.
Every amethyst spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish CanyonUS Highway 14A | Lawrence County | 44.3470, -103.9244 | Public | |
| Whitewood CreekWhitewood Valley Road | Lawrence County | 44.5465, -103.5639 | Public | |
| Pennington CountyHighway 1416 | Pennington County | 44.1079, -103.0245 | Public |
Amethyst in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find amethyst in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 amethyst spots in South Dakota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lawrence County.
Is collecting amethyst legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like amethyst is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Dakota, 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 amethyst location in South Dakota?+
Lawrence County has the most amethyst spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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- Beryl in South Dakota3
- Calcite in South Dakota3
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