Mushroom Rocks — Rockhounding in Ellsworth County, Kansas

Mushroom Rocks is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Reported finds include pyrite concretions. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ellsworth County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Avenue K
Coordinates: 38.72625, -98.03040

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 Mushroom Rocks

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Pyrite Concretions

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Mushroom Rocks FAQ

Where is Mushroom Rocks?+

Mushroom Rocks is in Ellsworth County, Kansas, at 38.72625, -98.03040. Nearest road: Avenue K.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mushroom Rocks?+

Mushroom Rocks is reported to produce Pyrite Concretions.

Is collecting allowed at Mushroom Rocks?+

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 Mushroom Rocks?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.72625, -98.03040 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Avenue K.

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