Missouri River South Shore: Jasper & Montana Moss Agate Rockhounding in McKenzie County, North Dakota

Updated August 2026

Missouri River South Shore is a mapped rockhounding spot in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Reported finds include jasper, montana moss agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McKenzie County
State: North Dakota
Coordinates: 48.02877, -103.28772

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 Missouri River South Shore

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Missouri River South Shore FAQ

Where is Missouri River South Shore?+

Missouri River South Shore is in McKenzie County, North Dakota, at 48.02877, -103.28772.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Missouri River South Shore?+

Missouri River South Shore is reported to produce Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Missouri River South Shore?+

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 Missouri River South Shore?+

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.

How do I get to Missouri River South Shore?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.02877, -103.28772 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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