Where to Find Opalized Wood in Nebraska

Nebraska has 11 mapped collecting spots that report opalized wood, spread across 9 counties. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Best spotOmahaDouglas County, NebraskaPublic access · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +5
Best spotOrellaDawes County, NebraskaPublic access · Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +4
Best spotValentineCherry County, NebraskaPermission required · Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Agate +1
Agate Fossil BedsSioux County, NebraskaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony +3
Whiteclay (Fairburn area)Sheridan County, NebraskaPublic access · Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony +3
ChappellDeuel County, NebraskaPublic access · Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony +2
Dawes CountyDawes County, NebraskaPublic access · Chalcedony, Celestite, Fossil +2
Sioux CountySioux County, NebraskaPublic access · Chalcedony, Celestite, Fossil +2
Keya Paha RiverKeya Paha County, NebraskaPublic access · Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Silicified Mastodon Tusk +1
Lodgepole CreekCheyenne County, NebraskaPublic access · Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood
North Platte RiverMorrill County, NebraskaPublic access · Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood

Standout opalized wood spots in Nebraska

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for opalized wood in Nebraska

Ranked by the number of mapped opalized wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the opalized wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Opalized Wood in the encyclopedia.

Opalized Wood in Nebraska FAQ

Where can you find opalized wood in Nebraska?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Dawes County, Sioux County, and Cherry County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many opalized wood spots are mapped in Nebraska?+

11 spots across 9 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 opalized wood in Nebraska?+

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. 10 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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