Where to Find Jasper in Iowa
Iowa has 6 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Palo Alto County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 jasper collecting spots in Iowa
Best counties for jasper in Iowa
Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Palo Alto County2 spots
- Clayton County1 spot
- Dubuque County1 spot
- Henry County1 spot
- Jackson County1 spot
Every jasper spot we track in Iowa
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuttenburgSouth River Park Drive | Clayton County | 42.7723, -91.0940 | Public | |
| DubuqueRiverside Road | Dubuque County | 42.5762, -90.6824 | Public | |
| New LondonJoyce & Ted's Place | Henry County | 40.8799, -91.3906 | Public | |
| BellevueGreat River Road | Jackson County |
| 42.2313, -90.4017 | Public |
| Emmetsburg360th Street | Palo Alto County | 43.1302, -94.7027 | Public | |
| GraettingerRobins Avenue | Palo Alto County | 43.2367, -94.7414 | Public |
Before you go
Read the jasper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Jasper in the encyclopedia.
Jasper in Iowa FAQ
Where can you find jasper in Iowa?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Palo Alto County County, Clayton County County, and Dubuque County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many jasper spots are mapped in Iowa?+
6 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect jasper in Iowa?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt jasper in Iowa with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
