Piedmont — Rockhounding in Meade County, South Dakota
Piedmont is a mapped rockhounding spot in Meade County, South Dakota. Reported finds include selenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Piedmont in Meade County, South Dakota
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Meade County
- State
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 44.23232, -103.36811
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Piedmont.
- SummersetMeade County · 3 mi awayFossils
- Meade CountyMeade County · 11 mi awayYellow Barite, Amber Barite, Whewellite
- Pennington CountyPennington County · 19 mi awayAmethyst
- Broken Boot Gold MineLawrence County · 21 mi awayGold, Arsenopyrite, Galena
- RochfordPennington County · 22 mi awayArsenopyrite, Galena, Gold
- KeystonePennington County · 23 mi awayTourmaline, Spodumene, Lepidolite
- Hill CityPennington County · 24 mi awayBeryl, Red Cassiterite, Cervantite
- Whitewood CreekLawrence County · 24 mi awayAmethyst, Geodes, Chalcedony
Piedmont FAQ
Where is Piedmont?+
Piedmont is in Meade County, South Dakota, at 44.23232, -103.36811.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Piedmont?+
Piedmont is reported to produce Selenite.
Is collecting allowed at Piedmont?+
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 Piedmont?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.23232, -103.36811 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
