Where to Find Beryl in South Dakota
3 mapped beryl rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 2 counties. Beryl is the family that includes emerald, aquamarine, morganite, and golden beryl.
Map of 3 beryl rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Beryl by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of beryl spots in our database.
Every beryl spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tepee CanyonPleasant Valley Road | Custer County | 43.5528, -103.9454 | Public | |
| Hill CityCampaign Hill Road | Pennington County | 43.9333, -103.5941 | Public | |
| ScenicEast Highway 44 | Pennington County | 43.7522, -102.4966 | Public |
Beryl in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find beryl in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 beryl spots in South Dakota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Pennington County.
Is collecting beryl legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like beryl 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 beryl location in South Dakota?+
Pennington County has the most beryl spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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- Amethyst in South Dakota3
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- Calcite in South Dakota3
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