Rockhounding in Burleigh County, North Dakota

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Burleigh County. Most commonly produces agate, chalcedony, jasper, silicified wood.

Burleigh County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

A sandbar on the Missouri River in North Dakota; the river's gravel bars near Bismarck are the collecting ground — BismarckBurleigh County, North Dakota

Minerals reported in Burleigh County

Standout in Burleigh County

Hand-picked spot in Burleigh County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Bismarck
Public
Burleigh County
Bismarck fronts the Missouri River, the one North Dakota waterway the courts have held navigable, meaning the state owns the bed below the ordinary high water mark.
Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood, Jasper

Spots in Burleigh County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BismarckGallatin Loop	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper	46.7597, -100.8355	Public

Neighboring counties in North Dakota

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Burleigh County. A natural extension if Burleigh County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Burleigh County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into North Dakota.

Burleigh County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Burleigh County, North Dakota?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Burleigh County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Burleigh County?+

Spots in Burleigh County most often produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Silicified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Burleigh County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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