Geodes near Terre Haute, IN
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Terre Haute report geode. The closest is Lawrence County, about 59 miles out (1 hr 14 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 9 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Terre Haute, Indiana
Closest geodes spots to Terre Haute
- Lawrence CountyLawrence County, Indiana59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveGeode, Calcite, Sphalerite
- BeanblossomBrown County, Indiana64 mi · 1 hr 20 min driveGeode
- Brown County State ParkBrown County, Indiana64 mi · 1 hr 20 min driveGeode, Marcasite, Aragonite
- Salt CreekLawrence County, Indiana65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveGeode
- BedfordLawrence County, Indiana67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveGeode
- ErieWabash County, Indiana121 mi · 2 hr 32 min driveGeode
Types of geodes reported near Terre Haute
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode8
- Quartz Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Terre Haute
Sorted by distance from Terre Haute. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence CountyGuthrie Road | Lawrence County | 38.9765, -86.5052 | Public | |
| BeanblossomSR 135 | Brown County | 39.2621, -86.2483 | Public | |
| Brown County State ParkSR 46 | Brown County | 39.1780, -86.2698 | Public | |
| Salt CreekDunn Bridge Road | Lawrence County | 38.9585, -86.3947 | Public | |
| Bedford | Lawrence County | 38.8721, -86.4199 | Public | |
| Erie | Wabash County | 40.7840, -85.8988 | Public | |
| Vine GroveRebecca Jane Lane | Hardin County | 37.8132, -85.9843 | Public | |
| HuntingtonCounty Road 400 North | Huntington County |
| 40.8916, -85.4650 | Public |
| ElizabethtownReynolds Road | Hardin County | 37.6350, -85.9517 | Public |
Geodes near Terre Haute FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Terre Haute?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Terre Haute report geode. The closest is Lawrence County in Lawrence County County, roughly 59 miles away (1 hr 14 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Terre Haute?+
9 of the 9 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Terre Haute do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 59 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 149 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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