Pershing — Rockhounding in Marion County, Iowa

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marion County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 185th Place
Postcode: 50138
Coordinates: 41.26291, -93.00688

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 Pershing

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Calcite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pershing.

Pershing FAQ

Where is Pershing?+

Pershing is in Marion County, Iowa, at 41.26291, -93.00688. Nearest road: 185th Place.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pershing?+

Pershing is reported to produce Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Pershing?+

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 Pershing?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.26291, -93.00688 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 185th Place.

More rockhounding in Iowa

See all 49 Iowa spots →

Open Pershing on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.