Erie — Rockhounding in Wabash County, Indiana

Erie is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wabash County, Indiana. Reported finds include geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wabash County
State: Indiana
Coordinates: 40.78399, -85.89883

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 Erie

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

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Erie FAQ

Where is Erie?+

Erie is in Wabash County, Indiana, at 40.78399, -85.89883.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Erie?+

Erie is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Erie?+

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.

How do I get to Erie?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.78399, -85.89883 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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