Donnellson — Rockhounding in Lee County, Iowa

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lee County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 180th Avenue
Postcode: 52625
Coordinates: 40.62752, -91.56976

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 Donnellson

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Geodes

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Donnellson FAQ

Where is Donnellson?+

Donnellson is in Lee County, Iowa, at 40.62752, -91.56976. Nearest road: 180th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Donnellson?+

Donnellson is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Donnellson?+

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 Donnellson?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.62752, -91.56976 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 180th Avenue.

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