Erie — Rockhounding in Wabash County, Indiana
Erie is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wabash County, Indiana. Reported finds include geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Erie in Wabash County, Indiana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Wabash County
- State
- Indiana
- Coordinates
- 40.78399, -85.89883
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Erie.
- LogansportCass County · 21 mi awayApatite, Calcite, Pyrite
- HuntingtonHuntington County · 24 mi awayCalcite, Marcasite, Pyrite
- BlufftonWells County · 37 mi awayDolomite, Marcasite, Pyrite
- Fort WayneAllen County · 45 mi awayAgate, Jasper
- Maumee RiverAllen County · 46 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Fossilized Coral
- Williams CreekMarion County · 63 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- IndianapolisMarion County · 76 mi awayMoonstone
- Big Pine CreekWarren County · 80 mi awaySphalerite, Barite, Fossilized Wood
Erie FAQ
Where is Erie?+
Erie is in Wabash County, Indiana, at 40.78399, -85.89883.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Erie?+
Erie is reported to produce Geodes.
Is collecting allowed at Erie?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Erie?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.78399, -85.89883 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
