Montrose — Rockhounding in Sioux County, Nebraska
Montrose is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sioux County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agate, jasper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Montrose in Sioux County, Nebraska
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Sioux County
- State
- Nebraska
- Nearest road
- Montrose Road
- Coordinates
- 42.92501, -103.73604
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Montrose.
- Little BadlandsSioux County · 9 mi awayVertebrate Fossils
- OrellaDawes County · 13 mi awayFairburn Agate, Jasper, Carnelian
- Crawford (Fairburn area)Dawes County · 23 mi awayFairburn Agate
- Crawford (jasper area)Dawes County · 23 mi awayFairburn Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Sioux CountySioux County · 24 mi awayChalcedony, Celestite, Fossils
- Agate Fossil BedsSioux County · 34 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Dawes CountyDawes County · 36 mi awayChalcedony, Celestite, Fossils
- ChadronDawes County · 36 mi awayChalcedony, Blue Chalcedony
Montrose FAQ
Where is Montrose?+
Montrose is in Sioux County, Nebraska, at 42.92501, -103.73604. Nearest road: Montrose Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Montrose?+
Montrose is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Fossils.
Is collecting allowed at Montrose?+
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 Montrose?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.92501, -103.73604 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Montrose Road.
