Red Oak — Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Iowa

Red Oak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Iowa. Reported finds include chert, protozoa agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 170 Street
Postcode: 51533
Coordinates: 41.05655, -95.28512

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 Red Oak

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Chert
Protozoa Agate

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Red Oak FAQ

Where is Red Oak?+

Red Oak is in Montgomery County, Iowa, at 41.05655, -95.28512. Nearest road: 170 Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Red Oak?+

Red Oak is reported to produce Chert, Protozoa Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Red Oak?+

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 Red Oak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.05655, -95.28512 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 170 Street.

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