Lodgepole Creek: Agatized Wood & Opalized Wood Rockhounding in Cheyenne County, Nebraska

Updated June 2026

Lodgepole Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agatized wood, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheyenne County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: L-17F
Postcode: 69149
Coordinates: 41.14035, -102.62788

Geology at Lodgepole Creek

This spot sits on White River Group, mapped as clay that formed roughly 34 to 23 million years ago. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: White River Group
Age: 34–23 Ma (Early Oligocene to Late Oligocene)
Rock types: clay
Elevation: 3,800 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Lodgepole Creek

Best months: March to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LODGEPOLE station (1 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Lodgepole Creek

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Lodgepole Creek FAQ

Where is Lodgepole Creek?+

Lodgepole Creek is in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, at 41.14035, -102.62788. Nearest road: L-17F.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lodgepole Creek?+

Lodgepole Creek is reported to produce Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Lodgepole Creek?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Lodgepole Creek?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Lodgepole Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Lodgepole Creek are March to June.

How do I get to Lodgepole Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.14035, -102.62788 in Google Maps. The nearest road is L-17F.

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