Walnut River — Rockhounding in Butler County, Kansas
Walnut River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Butler County, Kansas. Reported finds include geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Butler County
- State
- Kansas
- Nearest road
- Southwest 70th Street
- Coordinates
- 37.72317, -96.90295
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Walnut River.
- Rock TownCowley County · 21 mi awayGeodes
- FlorenceMarion County · 36 mi awayGeodes
- Strong CityChase County · 51 mi awayChalcopyrite, Geodes
- Verdigris RiverWilson County · 62 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Yates CenterWoodson County · 64 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- Chikaskia RiverKingman County · 66 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- FreemountMcPherson County · 74 mi awaySeptarian Nodules
- Smoky Hills RiverDickinson County · 86 mi awayAgatized Wood
Walnut River FAQ
Where is Walnut River?+
Walnut River is in Butler County, Kansas, at 37.72317, -96.90295. Nearest road: Southwest 70th Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Walnut River?+
Walnut River is reported to produce Geodes.
Is collecting allowed at Walnut River?+
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 Walnut River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.72317, -96.90295 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Southwest 70th Street.
