Where to Find Calcite in South Dakota
3 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 3 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 calcite rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Calcite by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oelrichs | Fall River County |
| 43.1256, -103.1669 | Public |
| Elk CreekElm Springs Road | Meade County | 44.2508, -102.5027 | Public | |
| Rattlesnake Butte | Ziebach County | 44.9496, -101.8592 | Public |
Calcite in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find calcite in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 calcite spots in South Dakota, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Fall River County.
Is collecting calcite legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite 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 calcite location in South Dakota?+
Fall River County has the most calcite spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Dakota
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- Chalcedony in South Dakota7
- Agate in South Dakota6
- Agatized Wood in South Dakota6
- Fossils in South Dakota5
- Geodes in South Dakota4
- Gold in South Dakota4
- Amethyst in South Dakota3
- Arsenopyrite in South Dakota3
- Beryl in South Dakota3
- Quartz in South Dakota3
- Silicified Wood in South Dakota3
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