Killdeer — Rockhounding in Mercer County, North Dakota

Killdeer is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mercer County, North Dakota. Reported finds include knife river flint. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mercer County
State: North Dakota
Nearest road: County Road 5
Postcode: 58541
Coordinates: 47.15371, -102.05717

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 Killdeer

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Knife River Flint

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Killdeer FAQ

Where is Killdeer?+

Killdeer is in Mercer County, North Dakota, at 47.15371, -102.05717. Nearest road: County Road 5.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Killdeer?+

Killdeer is reported to produce Knife River Flint.

Is collecting allowed at Killdeer?+

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 Killdeer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.15371, -102.05717 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 5.

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