Rockyford — Rockhounding in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oglala Lakota County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Cedar Butte Road
Coordinates: 43.49645, -102.52892

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 Rockyford

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Blue Chalcedony

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Rockyford FAQ

Where is Rockyford?+

Rockyford is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, at 43.49645, -102.52892. Nearest road: Cedar Butte Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rockyford?+

Rockyford is reported to produce Blue Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Rockyford?+

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 Rockyford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.49645, -102.52892 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cedar Butte Road.

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