Rockhounding near Omaha, NE
32 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Omaha — 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 Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Omaha, Nebraska
Closest rockhounding spots to Omaha
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- OmahaDouglas County, Nebraska22 mi · 28 min driveBanded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- AshlandSaunders County, Nebraska25 mi · 31 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Weeping WaterCass County, Nebraska29 mi · 37 min driveChalcedony, Jasper, Fossils
- Red OakMontgomery County, Iowa36 mi · 46 min driveChert, Protozoa Agate
- Fremont CountyFremont County, Iowa37 mi · 47 min driveFossilized Coral, Stromatoporioids
- PalmyraOtoe County, Nebraska45 mi · 56 min driveMoss Agate
Most-reported finds near Omaha
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Omaha
Sorted by distance from Omaha. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmahaTwo Rivers Recreation Road | Douglas County | 41.2254, -96.3586 | Public | |
| AshlandWillow Point Drive | Saunders County | 41.0542, -96.3258 | Public | |
| Weeping Water156th Street | Cass County | 40.8670, -96.1607 | Public | |
| Red Oak170 Street | Montgomery County |
| 41.0566, -95.2851 | Public |
| Fremont County200 Street | Fremont County |
| 40.7511, -95.6772 | Public |
| PalmyraC Street | Otoe County | 40.7008, -96.3898 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Platte Center44 1/2 Road | Butler County | 41.3965, -97.3258 | Public | |
| Nemaha River gravels near HumboldtRailroad Street | Richardson County | 40.1559, -95.9530 | Public | |
| Orient AreaHenry A Wallace Road | Adair County | 41.2473, -94.3538 | Public | |
| Pony CreekChickadee Road | Brown County | 39.9556, -95.7311 | Public | |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| Fullerton | Nance County | 41.3529, -97.9514 | Public | |
| Gentry County | Gentry County | 40.2077, -94.3754 | Public | |
| Washington | Washington County | 39.8506, -96.9859 | Public | |
| Big Blue RiverEast Avenue | Marshall County | 39.6910, -96.6546 | Public | |
| Fort Dodge | Webster County | 42.4561, -94.1592 | Public | |
| Sugar CreekSouthwest 116 Highway | Buchanan County |
| 39.5525, -94.9978 | Public |
| Bells Mill ParkBell's Mill Road | Hamilton County | 42.3406, -93.8917 | Public | |
| AmesAudubon Trail | Story County | 42.0336, -93.6318 | Public | |
| Grindstone CreekMO C | DeKalb County | 39.7815, -94.2871 | Public | |
| Dog CreekMO 6 | Daviess County | 39.8956, -94.1180 | Public | |
| Daviess County215th Street | Daviess County | 39.9653, -93.9975 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public |
Omaha rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Omaha?+
There are 32 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Omaha, Nebraska. The closest is Omaha in Douglas County, roughly 22 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Omaha?+
Spots within driving distance of Omaha most commonly produce agate, jasper, petrified wood, chalcedony, fossils, calcite.
Is rockhounding legal near Omaha?+
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 Omaha?+
Most weekend trips from Omaha 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 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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