Where to Find Quartz in South Dakota
3 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 3 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 3 quartz rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Quartz by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tin MountainWarren Gulch | Custer County | 43.7557, -103.7201 | Public | |
| Elk CreekElm Springs Road | Meade County | 44.2508, -102.5027 | Public | |
| KeystoneBlair Street | Pennington County | 43.8950, -103.4173 | Public |
Quartz in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find quartz in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 quartz spots in South Dakota, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Custer County.
Is collecting quartz legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South 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 South Dakota?+
Custer County has the most quartz spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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Other minerals to find in South Dakota
- Jasper in South Dakota9
- Chalcedony in South Dakota7
- Agate in South Dakota6
- Agatized Wood in South Dakota6
- Fossils in South Dakota5
- Geodes in South Dakota4
- Gold in South Dakota4
- Amethyst in South Dakota3
- Arsenopyrite in South Dakota3
- Beryl in South Dakota3
- Calcite in South Dakota3
- Silicified Wood in South Dakota3
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