Where to Find Quartz in North Dakota
4 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in North Dakota, across 4 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 4 quartz rockhounding spots in North Dakota
Quartz by county in North Dakota
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in North Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast | Eddy County | 47.8318, -98.9353 | Public | |
| Souris RiverRiver Road North | McHenry County | 48.1150, -100.8019 | Public | |
| LisbonValley Road | Ransom County |
| 46.4475, -97.6920 | Public |
| Turtle MountainBia 23 | Rolette County | 48.8155, -99.9217 | Public |
Quartz in North Dakota FAQ
Where can I find quartz in North Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 quartz spots in North Dakota, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Eddy County.
Is collecting quartz legal in North Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Dakota, 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 quartz location in North Dakota?+
Eddy County has the most quartz spots in our database for North Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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