Where to Find Opalized Wood in Nebraska
Nebraska has 11 mapped collecting spots that report opalized wood, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Dawes County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 opalized wood collecting spots in Nebraska
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.
- Dawes County2 spots
- Sioux County2 spots
- Cherry County1 spot
- Cheyenne County1 spot
- Deuel County1 spot
- Douglas County1 spot
- Keya Paha County1 spot
- Morrill County1 spot
- Sheridan County1 spot
Every opalized wood spot we track in Nebraska
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
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 County, Sioux County County, and Cherry County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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. 11 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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Hunt opalized wood in Nebraska 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.
