Rockhounding in Jackson County, Iowa

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County. Most commonly produces carnelian, jasper, lake superior agate, moonstone.

Jackson County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Bellevue, Iowa and its river bluff seen from the Mississippi River, Jackson County — BellevueJackson County, Iowa

Minerals reported in Jackson County

Standout in Jackson County

Hand-picked spot in Jackson County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Bellevue
Public
Jackson County
The Mississippi River gravel bars near Bellevue are one of Iowa's most productive Lake Superior agate grounds, working glacial drift that the river continually reworks and sorts. Collectors turn up banded and moss agates alongside carnelian, jasper, feldspar moonstone, and petrified coral. The stretch below Lock and Dam 12 exposes fresh gravel after every high-water event.
Lake Superior Agate, Moss Agate, Carnelian, Moonstone

Spots in Jackson County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BellevueGreat River Road	Lake Superior Agate Moss Agate Carnelian Moonstone Jasper Petrified Coral	42.2313, -90.4017	Public

Neighboring counties in Iowa

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Jackson County. A natural extension if Jackson County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Jackson County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Iowa.

Jackson County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Jackson County, Iowa?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Jackson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Jackson County?+

Spots in Jackson County most often produce Carnelian, Jasper, Lake Superior Agate, Moonstone, Moss Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Jackson County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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