Keya Paha River — Rockhounding in Keya Paha County, Nebraska

Keya Paha River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agatized wood, opalized wood, silicified mastodon tusks, arrowheads. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Keya Paha River in Keya Paha County, Nebraska

Quick details

Access
Public area

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.

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Keya Paha River FAQ

Where is Keya Paha River?+
Keya Paha River is in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, at 42.98952, -99.62522.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Keya Paha River?+
Keya Paha River is reported to produce Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Silicified Mastodon Tusks, Arrowheads.
Is collecting allowed at Keya Paha River?+
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 Keya Paha River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.98952, -99.62522 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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