Where to Find Jasper in North Dakota

8 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in North Dakota, across 7 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish.

Jasper by county in North Dakota

Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.

Every jasper spot in North Dakota

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BismarkGallatin Loop	Burleigh County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper	46.7597, -100.8355	Public
Hettinger CountyState Highway 8	Hettinger County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper Selenite	46.5117, -102.3170	Public
TappenHighway 10	Kidder County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Fossils	46.8796, -99.4569	Public
Souris RiverRiver Road North	McHenry County	Quartz Agate Chalcedony Jasper Fossils	48.1150, -100.8019	Public
Little Missouri River	McKenzie County	Montana Moss Agate Jasper Agatized Wood	47.5240, -103.4521	Public
McKenzie County	McKenzie County	Montana Moss Agate Jasper Silicified Wood	47.9824, -103.8391	Public
Cannonball River	Sioux County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper	46.3596, -100.9431	Public
Richardton42nd Street Southwest	Stark County	Agate Chalcedony Agatized Wood Jasper Selenite	46.8031, -102.3097	Public

Jasper in North Dakota FAQ

Where can I find jasper in North Dakota?+

RockHoundR tracks 8 jasper spots in North Dakota, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in McKenzie County.

Is collecting jasper legal in North Dakota?+

Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North 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 jasper location in North Dakota?+

McKenzie County has the most jasper spots in our database for North Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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