Where to Find Silver in South Dakota
3 mapped silver rockhounding spots in South Dakota, across 3 counties. Native silver and silver-bearing minerals turn up in old mining-district dumps in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Michigan.
Map of 3 silver rockhounding spots in South Dakota
Silver by county in South Dakota
Counties ranked by number of silver spots in our database.
Every silver spot in South Dakota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing Water CreekEcho Valley Road | Custer County | 43.8183, -103.6169 | Public | |
| SavoyNorth Calamity Gulch Road | Lawrence County | 44.3599, -103.9138 | Public | |
| RochfordSouth Rochford Road | Pennington County | 44.0983, -103.7740 | Public |
Silver in South Dakota FAQ
Where can I find silver in South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 silver spots in South Dakota, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Custer County.
Is collecting silver legal in South Dakota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silver 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 silver location in South Dakota?+
Custer County has the most silver spots in our database for South Dakota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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