Where to Find Knife River Flint in the United States
1 mapped knife river flint spots across 1 U.S. states. Knife River Flint is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find knife river flint across the United States, with 1 mapped spots
Top states for knife river flint
States ranked by number of knife river flint spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused knife river flint-in-state list.
Every knife river flint spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KilldeerCounty Road 5 | Mercer County |
| 47.1537, -102.0572 | Public |
Knife River Flint rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find knife river flint in the U.S.?+
North Dakota have the highest concentrations of knife river flint in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many knife river flint rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect knife river flint on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like knife river flint is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify knife river flint in the field?+
Field identification of knife river flint comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt knife river flint on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
