Oelrichs — Rockhounding in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Oelrichs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. Reported finds include agates. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oglala Lakota County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Blacktail Creek Road
Coordinates: 43.20105, -102.88063

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 Oelrichs

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Agates

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Oelrichs FAQ

Where is Oelrichs?+

Oelrichs is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, at 43.20105, -102.88063. Nearest road: Blacktail Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oelrichs?+

Oelrichs is reported to produce Agates.

Is collecting allowed at Oelrichs?+

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 Oelrichs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.20105, -102.88063 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Blacktail Creek Road.

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