Where to Find Jasper in North Dakota
North Dakota has 8 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in McKenzie County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 jasper collecting spots in North Dakota
Best counties for jasper in North Dakota
Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- McKenzie County2 spots
- Burleigh County1 spot
- Hettinger County1 spot
- Kidder County1 spot
- McHenry County1 spot
- Sioux County1 spot
- Stark County1 spot
Every jasper spot we track in North Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| TappenHighway 10 | Kidder County | 46.8796, -99.4569 | Public | |
| Souris RiverRiver Road North | McHenry County | 48.1150, -100.8019 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | 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 North Dakota FAQ
Where can you find jasper in North Dakota?+
The mapped spots concentrate in McKenzie County County, Burleigh County County, and Hettinger County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many jasper spots are mapped in North Dakota?+
8 spots across 7 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 North Dakota?+
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. 8 of the 8 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 North Dakota 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.
