Cheyenne River — Rockhounding in Custer County, South Dakota

Cheyenne River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, South Dakota. Reported finds include fairburn agates. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Custer County
State: South Dakota
Coordinates: 43.60283, -103.02303

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 Cheyenne River

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Fairburn Agates

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Cheyenne River FAQ

Where is Cheyenne River?+

Cheyenne River is in Custer County, South Dakota, at 43.60283, -103.02303.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cheyenne River?+

Cheyenne River is reported to produce Fairburn Agates.

Is collecting allowed at Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.60283, -103.02303 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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