Meade County — Rockhounding in Meade County, South Dakota

Meade County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Meade County, South Dakota. Reported finds include yellow barite, amber barite, whewellite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Meade County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Elk Vale Road
Postcode: 57769
Coordinates: 44.23999, -103.15166

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 Meade County

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Yellow Barite
Amber Barite
Whewellite

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Meade County FAQ

Where is Meade County?+

Meade County is in Meade County, South Dakota, at 44.23999, -103.15166. Nearest road: Elk Vale Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Meade County?+

Meade County is reported to produce Yellow Barite, Amber Barite, Whewellite.

Is collecting allowed at Meade County?+

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 Meade County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.23999, -103.15166 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Elk Vale Road.

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