Benton County — Rockhounding in Benton County, Iowa

Benton County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Benton County, Iowa. Reported finds include coldwater agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Benton County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 61st Street
Postcode: 52349
Coordinates: 42.13589, -92.12651

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.

Found at Benton County

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Coldwater Agate

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Benton County FAQ

Where is Benton County?+

Benton County is in Benton County, Iowa, at 42.13589, -92.12651. Nearest road: 61st Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Benton County?+

Benton County is reported to produce Coldwater Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Benton County?+

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 Benton County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.13589, -92.12651 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 61st Street.

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