Ames — Rockhounding in Story County, Iowa

Ames is a mapped rockhounding spot in Story County, Iowa. Reported finds include chalcedony, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Story County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Audubon Trail
Postcode: 50013
Coordinates: 42.03361, -93.63183

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.

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Ames FAQ

Where is Ames?+

Ames is in Story County, Iowa, at 42.03361, -93.63183. Nearest road: Audubon Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ames?+

Ames is reported to produce Chalcedony, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Ames?+

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 Ames?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.03361, -93.63183 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Audubon Trail.

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