Wallace — Rockhounding in Wallace County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wallace County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: County Road Wa S-26
Coordinates: 38.84891, -101.59254

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 Wallace

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Moss Opal

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Wallace FAQ

Where is Wallace?+

Wallace is in Wallace County, Kansas, at 38.84891, -101.59254. Nearest road: County Road Wa S-26.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wallace?+

Wallace is reported to produce Moss Opal.

Is collecting allowed at Wallace?+

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 Wallace?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.84891, -101.59254 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road Wa S-26.

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