Where to Find Jasper in Kansas
8 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Kansas, across 8 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish.
Map of 8 jasper rockhounding spots in Kansas
Jasper by county in Kansas
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper spot in Kansas
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge RiverBethel Road | Barber County | 37.0491, -98.4800 | Public | |
| AshlandClark County Lake Road | Clark County | 37.3347, -99.7421 | Public | |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| Republican RiverRiver Walk | Geary County | 39.0640, -96.8538 | Public | |
| McLouthWest Lake Street | Jefferson County | 39.1942, -95.2084 | Public | |
| Chikaskia River | Kingman County | 37.4378, -98.0528 | Public | |
| Big Blue RiverEast Avenue | Marshall County | 39.6910, -96.6546 | Public | |
| Verdigris River | Wilson County | 37.6571, -95.7763 | Public |
Jasper in Kansas FAQ
Where can I find jasper in Kansas?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 jasper spots in Kansas, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Barber County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Kansas?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Kansas, 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 jasper location in Kansas?+
Barber County has the most jasper spots in our database for Kansas. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
