Tongue River — Rockhounding in Pembina County, North Dakota

Tongue River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pembina County, North Dakota. Reported finds include calcite, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Tongue River in Pembina County, North Dakota

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Central Avenue

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 Tongue River

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Tongue River FAQ

Where is Tongue River?+
Tongue River is in Pembina County, North Dakota, at 48.73992, -97.93185. Nearest road: Central Avenue.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Tongue River?+
Tongue River is reported to produce Calcite, Fossils.
Is collecting allowed at Tongue River?+
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 Tongue River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 48.73992, -97.93185 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Central Avenue.

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