Where to Find Geodes in South Dakota
4 mapped geodes rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 2 counties. Geodes are hollow nodules lined with crystals, most often quartz, calcite, or chalcedony.
Map of 4 geodes rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Geodes by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of geodes spots in our database.
Every geodes spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell CanyonHell Canyon Trail | Custer County | 43.7494, -103.8421 | Public | |
| Pleasant Valley Creek | Custer County | 43.5552, -103.7211 | Public | |
| Spearfish CanyonUS Highway 14A | Lawrence County | 44.3470, -103.9244 | Public | |
| Whitewood CreekWhitewood Valley Road | Lawrence County | 44.5465, -103.5639 | Public |
Geodes in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find geodes in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 geodes spots in South Dakota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Custer County.
Is collecting geodes legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like geodes 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 geodes location in South Dakota?+
Custer County has the most geodes spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for geodes
Other minerals to find in South Dakota
- Jasper in South Dakota9
- Chalcedony in South Dakota7
- Agate in South Dakota6
- Agatized Wood in South Dakota6
- Fossils in South Dakota5
- Gold in South Dakota4
- Amethyst in South Dakota3
- Arsenopyrite in South Dakota3
- Beryl in South Dakota3
- Calcite in South Dakota3
- Quartz in South Dakota3
- Silicified Wood in South Dakota3
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