Ashland: Agate & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Saunders County, Nebraska

Updated June 2026

Ashland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saunders County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saunders County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Willow Point Drive
Postcode: 68003
Coordinates: 41.05421, -96.32579

Geology at Ashland

This spot sits on Lansing Group, mapped as limestone and shale that formed roughly 325 to 300 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Lansing Group
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: limestone and shale
Elevation: 1,060 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 Ashland

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 14°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ASHLAND #2 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 Ashland

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ashland.

Across the state line from Ashland

Ashland 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.

Ashland FAQ

Where is Ashland?+

Ashland is in Saunders County, Nebraska, at 41.05421, -96.32579. Nearest road: Willow Point Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ashland?+

Ashland is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Ashland?+

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 Ashland?+

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 Ashland?+

The most comfortable months at Ashland are March to November.

How do I get to Ashland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.05421, -96.32579 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Willow Point Drive.

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