Geode Fest: Geode Digging in Lee County, Iowa

Updated August 2026

Geode Fest is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lee County, Iowa. Reported finds include keokuk geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Lee County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Carbide Lane
Postcode: 52632
Coordinates: 40.42066, -91.41254

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Geode Fest

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Geode Fest

Geode Fest is close enough to the Iowa border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Geode Fest FAQ

Where is Geode Fest?+

Geode Fest is in Lee County, Iowa, at 40.42066, -91.41254. Nearest road: Carbide Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Geode Fest?+

Geode Fest is reported to produce Keokuk Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Geode Fest?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Geode Fest?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

How do I get to Geode Fest?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.42066, -91.41254 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carbide Lane.

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Open Geode Fest on the map

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