Tappen — Rockhounding in Kidder County, North Dakota

Tappen is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kidder County, North Dakota. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kidder County
State: North Dakota
Nearest road: Highway 10
Coordinates: 46.87959, -99.45691

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 Tappen

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Tappen FAQ

Where is Tappen?+

Tappen is in Kidder County, North Dakota, at 46.87959, -99.45691. Nearest road: Highway 10.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tappen?+

Tappen is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Tappen?+

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 Tappen?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.87959, -99.45691 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Highway 10.

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