Smoky Hill River (amber) — Rockhounding in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Smoky Hill River (amber) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ellsworth County, Kansas. Reported finds include amber, barite roses. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Smoky Hill River (amber) in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Ellsworth County
- State
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.65862, -98.05761
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 Smoky Hill River (amber)
Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.
- Amber
- Barite Roses
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Smoky Hill River (amber).
- Mushroom RocksEllsworth County · 5 mi awayPyrite Concretions
- KanopolisEllsworth County · 5 mi awayHalite, Volcanic Ash
- FreemountMcPherson County · 17 mi awaySeptarian Nodules
- Rock City ParkOttawa County · 35 mi awayConcretions
- AdaOttawa County · 36 mi awayPetrified Wood
- Smoky Hills RiverDickinson County · 59 mi awayAgatized Wood
- OsborneOsborne County · 63 mi awaySeptarian Nodules
- ConcordiaCloud County · 69 mi awayAgate, Moss Agate, Banded Agate
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