Hell Canyon — Rockhounding in Custer County, South Dakota

Hell Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, South Dakota. Reported finds include banded agate, jade, jasper, geodes, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Custer County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Hell Canyon Trail
Coordinates: 43.74935, -103.84205

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 Hell Canyon

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Hell Canyon FAQ

Where is Hell Canyon?+

Hell Canyon is in Custer County, South Dakota, at 43.74935, -103.84205. Nearest road: Hell Canyon Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hell Canyon?+

Hell Canyon is reported to produce Banded Agate, Jade, Jasper, Geodes, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Hell Canyon?+

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 Hell Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.74935, -103.84205 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hell Canyon Trail.

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