Where to Find Jasper in South Dakota
South Dakota has 9 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Custer County County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 9 jasper collecting spots in South Dakota
Best counties for jasper in South Dakota
Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Custer County2 spots
- Fall River County2 spots
- Oglala Lakota County2 spots
- Jackson County1 spot
- Minnehaha County1 spot
- Pennington County1 spot
Every jasper spot we track in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 | |
| ArdmoreEast Ardmore Road | Fall River County |
| 43.0107, -103.4691 | Public |
| Oelrichs | Fall River County |
| 43.1256, -103.1669 | Public |
| InteriorBen Reifel Road | Jackson County | 43.7320, -101.9454 | Public | |
| Sioux FallsEast Rice Street | Minnehaha County | 43.5846, -96.6669 | Public | |
| Oglala | Oglala Lakota County | 43.2963, -102.9105 | Public | |
| Red ShirtTatanka Numpa Road | Oglala Lakota County | 43.6741, -102.8991 | Public | |
| ScenicEast Highway 44 | Pennington County | 43.7522, -102.4966 | 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 South Dakota FAQ
Where can you find jasper in South Dakota?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Custer County County, Fall River County County, and Oglala Lakota County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many jasper spots are mapped in South Dakota?+
9 spots across 6 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 South 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. 9 of the 9 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 South 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.
