Chadron — Rockhounding in Dawes County, Nebraska

Chadron is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dawes County, Nebraska. Reported finds include chalcedony, blue chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dawes County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Schommer Road
Coordinates: 42.87125, -103.02110

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 Chadron

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Chalcedony
Blue Chalcedony

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Chadron FAQ

Where is Chadron?+

Chadron is in Dawes County, Nebraska, at 42.87125, -103.02110. Nearest road: Schommer Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chadron?+

Chadron is reported to produce Chalcedony, Blue Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Chadron?+

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 Chadron?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.87125, -103.02110 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Schommer Road.

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