Stockdale — Rockhounding in Riley County, Kansas

Stockdale is a mapped rockhounding spot in Riley County, Kansas. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Riley County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Frog Holler
Coordinates: 39.31183, -96.71918

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 Stockdale

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Garnet

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Stockdale FAQ

Where is Stockdale?+

Stockdale is in Riley County, Kansas, at 39.31183, -96.71918. Nearest road: Frog Holler.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stockdale?+

Stockdale is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Stockdale?+

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 Stockdale?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.31183, -96.71918 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Frog Holler.

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