Savoy: Gold Prospecting in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Updated June 2026

Savoy is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Reported finds include gold, fluorite, silver. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: North Calamity Gulch Road
Coordinates: 44.35986, -103.91383

Geology at Savoy

This spot sits on ground mapped as Pahasapa Limestone that formed roughly 360 to 330 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: Pahasapa Limestone
Age: 360–330 Ma (Early Mississippian)
Elevation: 5,590 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 Savoy

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEAD station (8 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Savoy

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Savoy.

Across the state line from Savoy

Savoy is close enough to the South Dakota border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Savoy FAQ

Where is Savoy?+

Savoy is in Lawrence County, South Dakota, at 44.35986, -103.91383. Nearest road: North Calamity Gulch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Savoy?+

Savoy is reported to produce Gold, Fluorite, Silver.

Is collecting allowed at Savoy?+

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 Savoy?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Savoy?+

The most comfortable months at Savoy are March to October.

How do I get to Savoy?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.35986, -103.91383 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Calamity Gulch Road.

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