Where to Find Agates near Omaha, NE
21 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Omaha report agate. The closest is Omaha, about 22 miles out (28 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Omaha
Best spotOmahaDouglas County, Nebraska · 22 mi awayPublic access · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +5
AshlandSaunders County, Nebraska · 25 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood- Red OakMontgomery County, Iowa · 36 mi awayPublic access · Chert, Protozoa Agate
- PalmyraOtoe County, Nebraska · 45 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
Best spotLittle Nemaha RiverNemaha County, Nebraska · 59 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2- Platte CenterButler County, Nebraska · 73 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Nemaha River gravels near HumboldtRichardson County, Nebraska · 76 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Orient AreaAdair County, Iowa · 82 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Quartz, Petrified Wood
- FairburyJefferson County, Nebraska · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Steel CityJefferson County, Nebraska · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- FullertonNance County, Nebraska · 105 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Petrified Wood
Best spotGentry CountyGentry County, Missouri · 109 mi awayPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossil +1
Big Blue RiverMarshall County, Kansas · 115 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +1- Best spotDaviess CountyDaviess County, Missouri · 135 mi awayPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossil +1
- Best spotGallatinDaviess County, Missouri · 140 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
- NevadaStory County, Iowa · 142 mi awayPermission required · Agate
- EmmetsburgPalo Alto County, Iowa · 144 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- ConcordiaCloud County, Kansas · 144 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Moss Agate, Banded Agate +2
- McLouthJefferson County, Kansas · 148 mi awayPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Best spotGrundy CountyGrundy County, Missouri · 148 mi awayPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossil +1
- GraettingerPalo Alto County, Iowa · 150 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Types of agates reported near Omaha
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate14
- Lake Superior Agate4
- Moss Agate4
- Banded Agate2
- Protozoa Agate1
Agates near Omaha FAQ
Where can I find agates near Omaha?+
21 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Omaha report agate. The closest is Omaha in Douglas County, roughly 22 miles away (28 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Omaha?+
19 of the 21 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Omaha do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 22 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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