Medora — Rockhounding in Billings County, North Dakota

Medora is a mapped rockhounding spot in Billings County, North Dakota. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, silicified wood, concretions. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Billings County
State: North Dakota
Nearest road: I 94
Postcode: 58645
Coordinates: 46.92326, -103.49210

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 Medora

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Medora FAQ

Where is Medora?+

Medora is in Billings County, North Dakota, at 46.92326, -103.49210. Nearest road: I 94.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Medora?+

Medora is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood, Concretions.

Is collecting allowed at Medora?+

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 Medora?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.92326, -103.49210 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 94.

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