Pine Ridge — Rockhounding in Sheridan County, Nebraska

Pine Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Reported finds include quartz concretions, agate, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sheridan County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Elder Drive
Postcode: 69360
Coordinates: 42.99388, -102.56269

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 Pine Ridge

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Quartz Concretions
Agate
Petrified Wood
Fossils

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Pine Ridge FAQ

Where is Pine Ridge?+

Pine Ridge is in Sheridan County, Nebraska, at 42.99388, -102.56269. Nearest road: Elder Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pine Ridge?+

Pine Ridge is reported to produce Quartz Concretions, Agate, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Pine Ridge?+

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 Pine Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.99388, -102.56269 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Elder Drive.

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