Rockhounding near Bismarck, ND
21 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bismarck — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of North Dakota, South Dakota.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bismarck, North Dakota
Closest rockhounding spots to Bismarck
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- BismarkBurleigh County, North Dakota4 mi · 5 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- MandanMorton County, North Dakota7 mi · 9 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Cannonball RiverSioux County, North Dakota32 mi · 40 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
- Crowley QuarryMercer County, North Dakota60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveFlint
- TappenKidder County, North Dakota63 mi · 1 hr 19 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- KilldeerMercer County, North Dakota65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveKnife River Flint
Most-reported finds near Bismarck
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Bismarck
Sorted by distance from Bismarck. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County |
| 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| Crowley QuarryCounty Road 26 | Mercer County | 47.3348, -101.8077 | Public | |
| TappenHighway 10 | Kidder County | 46.8796, -99.4569 | Public | |
| KilldeerCounty Road 5 | Mercer County |
| 47.1537, -102.0572 | Public |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| Little Eagle | Corson County | 45.6774, -100.7826 | Public | |
| Mound City | Campbell County | 45.7206, -100.2372 | Public | |
| Souris RiverRiver Road North | McHenry County | 48.1150, -100.8019 | Public | |
| DickinsonLehigh Road | Stark County | 46.8706, -102.6924 | Public | |
| Mobridge | Walworth County | 45.5202, -100.4125 | Public | |
| Hettinger4th Street Northeast | Adams County | 46.1883, -102.5802 | Public | |
| Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast | Eddy County | 47.8318, -98.9353 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| Stanley | Mountrail County |
| 48.4033, -102.4808 | Public |
| Rattlesnake Butte | Ziebach County | 44.9496, -101.8592 | Public | |
| Turtle MountainBia 23 | Rolette County | 48.8155, -99.9217 | Public | |
| LisbonValley Road | Ransom County |
| 46.4475, -97.6920 | Public |
Bismarck rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Bismarck?+
There are 21 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bismarck, North Dakota. The closest is Bismark in Burleigh County, roughly 4 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bismarck?+
Spots within driving distance of Bismarck most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, agatized wood, quartz, silicified wood.
Is rockhounding legal near Bismarck?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bismarck?+
Most weekend trips from Bismarck fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
More state coverage
The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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