Rockhounding in North Dakota
20 mapped spots across 17 counties. North Dakota produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 20 rockhounding spots in North Dakota
Top minerals found in North Dakota
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
- Agate10
- Chalcedony10
- Jasper8
- Silicified Wood5
- Fossils4
- Quartz4
- Agatized Wood3
- Montana Moss Agate3
- Selenite2
- Teredo Petrified Wood2
- Calcite1
- Chert1
Every rockhounding spot in North Dakota
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hettinger4th Street Northeast | Adams County | 46.1883, -102.5802 | Public | |
| MedoraI 94 | Billings County | 46.9233, -103.4921 | Public | |
| BismarkGallatin Loop | Burleigh County | 46.7597, -100.8355 | Public | |
| Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast | Eddy County | 47.8318, -98.9353 | Public | |
| Hettinger CountyState Highway 8 | Hettinger County | 46.5117, -102.3170 | Public | |
| TappenHighway 10 | Kidder County | 46.8796, -99.4569 | Public | |
| Souris RiverRiver Road North | McHenry County | 48.1150, -100.8019 | Public | |
| Little Missouri River | McKenzie County |
| 47.5240, -103.4521 | Public |
| McKenzie County | McKenzie County |
| 47.9824, -103.8391 | Public |
| Crowley QuarryCounty Road 26 | Mercer County | 47.3348, -101.8077 | Public | |
| KilldeerCounty Road 5 | Mercer County |
| 47.1537, -102.0572 | Public |
| MandanSunny Place South | Morton County |
| 46.8174, -100.9353 | Public |
| Stanley | Mountrail County |
| 48.4033, -102.4808 | Public |
| Tongue RiverCentral Avenue | Pembina County | 48.7399, -97.9318 | Public | |
| LisbonValley Road | Ransom County |
| 46.4475, -97.6920 | Public |
| Turtle MountainBia 23 | Rolette County | 48.8155, -99.9217 | Public | |
| Cannonball River | Sioux County | 46.3596, -100.9431 | Public | |
| DickinsonLehigh Road | Stark County | 46.8706, -102.6924 | Public | |
| Richardton42nd Street Southwest | Stark County | 46.8031, -102.3097 | Public | |
| Williams County138th Avenue Northwest | Williams County |
| 48.1154, -103.7079 | Public |
North Dakota rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in North Dakota?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in North Dakota, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in North Dakota?+
North Dakota spots in this list most commonly produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Silicified Wood, Fossils. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in North Dakota?+
RockHoundR currently lists 20 rockhounding spots in North Dakota across 17 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from North Dakota public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
Map every North Dakota spot in the app
Open the RockHoundR app to see North Dakota on a real map with public land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.
