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Rockhounding near Bismarck, ND

21 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bismarck, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of North Dakota, South Dakota.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bismarck, North Dakota

Closest rockhounding spots to Bismarck

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Bismarck

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Bismarck?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Bismarck to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Bismarck

Sorted by distance from Bismarck. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
BismarckGallatin LoopBurleigh County46.7597, -100.8355Public
MandanSunny Place SouthMorton County46.8174, -100.9353Public
Cannonball RiverSioux County46.3596, -100.9431Permission
Crowley QuarryCounty Road 26Mercer County47.3348, -101.8077Public
TappenHighway 10Kidder County46.8796, -99.4569Public
KilldeerCounty Road 5Dunn County47.1537, -102.0572Public
Richardton42nd Street SouthwestStark County46.8031, -102.3097Public
Hettinger CountyState Highway 8Hettinger County46.5117, -102.3170Public
Little EagleCorson County45.6774, -100.7826Permission
Mound CityCampbell County45.7206, -100.2372Permission
Souris RiverRiver Road NorthMcHenry County48.1150, -100.8019Public
DickinsonLehigh RoadStark County46.8706, -102.6924Public
MobridgeWalworth County45.5202, -100.4125Public
Hettinger4th Street NortheastAdams County46.1883, -102.5802Public
Sheyenne River29th Street NortheastEddy County47.8318, -98.9353Public
MedoraI 94Billings County46.9233, -103.4921Permission
Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County47.5240, -103.4521Public
StanleyMountrail County48.4033, -102.4808Public
Rattlesnake ButteZiebach County44.9496, -101.8592Permission
Turtle MountainBia 23Rolette County48.8155, -99.9217Permission
LisbonValley RoadRansom County46.4475, -97.6920Public

Bismarck rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Bismarck?+
There are 21 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bismarck, North Dakota. The closest is Bismarck in Burleigh County, roughly 4 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bismarck?+
Spots within driving distance of Bismarck most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, agatized wood, quartz, silicified wood.
Is rockhounding legal near Bismarck?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bismarck?+
Most weekend trips from Bismarck fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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