Where to Find Geode in Iowa
13 mapped geode rockhounding spots in Iowa, across 9 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Hardin County, Henry County, and Lee County. Geode is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 13 geode rockhounding spots in Iowa
Geode by county in Iowa
Counties ranked by number of geode spots in our database.
Every geode spot in Iowa
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Recreation AreaCedar Valley Lakes Trail | Black Hawk County | 42.4766, -92.3008 | Public | |
| Brandon330th Street | Buchanan County | 42.3164, -91.9902 | Public | |
| SheffieldQuail Avenue | Cerro Gordo County | 42.9217, -93.1778 | Public | |
| Burlington (geodes)Starrs Cave Road | Des Moines County | 40.8521, -91.1493 | Public | |
| ChapinOlive Avenue | Franklin County | 42.8543, -93.2203 | Public | |
| EldoraDole Drive | Hardin County | 42.3631, -93.1175 | Public | |
| Steamboat RiverNorth 10th Street | Hardin County | 42.4098, -93.0726 | Public | |
| Union305th Street | Hardin County | 42.2540, -93.0581 | Public | |
| Mount Pleasant | Henry County | 40.9529, -91.5673 | Public | |
| Skunk RiverCockleburr Lane | Henry County | 40.8987, -91.5565 | Public | |
| Donnellson180th Avenue | Lee County | 40.6275, -91.5698 | Public | |
| Hamilton (west)Carroll Street | Lee County | 40.3837, -91.3747 | Public | |
| Farmington (geodes)State Highway 81 | Van Buren County | 40.6375, -91.7527 | Public |
Geode in Iowa FAQ
Where can I find geode in Iowa?+
RockHoundR tracks 13 geode spots in Iowa, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Hardin County.
Is collecting geode legal in Iowa?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like geode 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 geode location in Iowa?+
Hardin County has the most geode spots in our database for Iowa. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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