Broken Boot Gold Mine — Rockhounding in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Broken Boot Gold Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Reported finds include gold, arsenopyrite, galena, pyrite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: US Highway 14A
Postcode: 57732
Coordinates: 44.37071, -103.74232

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 Broken Boot Gold Mine

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Broken Boot Gold Mine FAQ

Where is Broken Boot Gold Mine?+

Broken Boot Gold Mine is in Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 44.37071, -103.74232. Nearest road: US Highway 14A.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Broken Boot Gold Mine?+

Broken Boot Gold Mine is reported to produce Gold, Arsenopyrite, Galena, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Broken Boot Gold Mine?+

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 Broken Boot Gold Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.37071, -103.74232 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US Highway 14A.

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