Where to Find Opalized Wood in Nebraska
11 mapped opalized wood rockhounding spots in Nebraska, across 9 counties. Opalized Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 11 opalized wood rockhounding spots in Nebraska
Opalized Wood by county in Nebraska
Counties ranked by number of opalized wood spots in our database.
Every opalized wood spot in Nebraska
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ValentineN-12 | Cherry County | 42.8972, -100.4905 | Public | |
| Lodgepole CreekL-17F | Cheyenne County | 41.1403, -102.6279 | Public | |
| Dawes County | Dawes County | 42.6651, -103.1121 | Public | |
| OrellaSugar Loaf Road | Dawes County |
| 42.9179, -103.4725 | Public |
| ChappellI 80 | Deuel County |
| 41.0878, -102.4912 | Public |
| OmahaTwo Rivers Recreation Road | Douglas County | 41.2254, -96.3586 | Public | |
| Keya Paha River | Keya Paha County |
| 42.9895, -99.6252 | Public |
| North Platte RiverRoad 70 | Morrill County | 41.4939, -102.6431 | Public | |
| Whiteclay (Fairburn area) | Sheridan County |
| 42.9960, -102.6282 | Public |
| Agate Fossil BedsRiver Road | Sioux County | 42.4366, -103.7359 | Public | |
| Sioux CountyGlen Road | Sioux County | 42.5887, -103.5953 | Public |
Opalized Wood in Nebraska FAQ
Where can I find opalized wood in Nebraska?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 opalized wood spots in Nebraska, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Dawes County.
Is collecting opalized wood legal in Nebraska?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like opalized wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nebraska, 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 opalized wood location in Nebraska?+
Dawes County has the most opalized wood spots in our database for Nebraska. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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