Where to Find Limonite in Iowa

3 mapped limonite rockhounding spots in Iowa, across 3 counties. Limonite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.

Map of 3 limonite rockhounding spots in Iowa

Limonite by county in Iowa

Counties ranked by number of limonite spots in our database.

Every limonite spot in Iowa

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Clayton CountyGreat River RoadClayton County42.8673, -91.1289Public
Skunk RiverCockleburr LaneHenry County40.8987, -91.5565Public
KeokukValley RoadLee County40.3875, -91.4518Public

Limonite in Iowa FAQ

Where can I find limonite in Iowa?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 limonite spots in Iowa, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Clayton County.
Is collecting limonite legal in Iowa?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like limonite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Iowa, 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 limonite location in Iowa?+
Clayton County has the most limonite spots in our database for Iowa. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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