Spearfish Canyon — Rockhounding in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Spearfish Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Reported finds include amethyst, geodes, chalcedony, silicified wood. 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
Coordinates: 44.34701, -103.92440

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 Spearfish Canyon

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Spearfish Canyon FAQ

Where is Spearfish Canyon?+

Spearfish Canyon is in Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 44.34701, -103.92440. Nearest road: US Highway 14A.

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

Spearfish Canyon is reported to produce Amethyst, Geodes, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Spearfish 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 Spearfish Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.34701, -103.92440 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US Highway 14A.

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