Crawford (jasper area): Fairburn Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Dawes County, Nebraska

Updated June 2026

Crawford (jasper area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dawes County, Nebraska. Reported finds include fairburn agate, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dawes County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Annin Street
Postcode: 69339
Coordinates: 42.68307, -103.41138

Geology at Crawford (jasper area)

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: 3,690 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 Crawford (jasper area)

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 41°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 13°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FT ROBINSON station (3 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 Crawford (jasper area)

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Crawford (jasper area)

Crawford (jasper area) is close enough to the Nebraska border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Crawford (jasper area) FAQ

Where is Crawford (jasper area)?+

Crawford (jasper area) is in Dawes County, Nebraska, at 42.68307, -103.41138. Nearest road: Annin Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crawford (jasper area)?+

Crawford (jasper area) is reported to produce Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Crawford (jasper area)?+

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 Crawford (jasper area)?+

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 Crawford (jasper area)?+

The most comfortable months at Crawford (jasper area) are March to November.

How do I get to Crawford (jasper area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.68307, -103.41138 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Annin Street.

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