Bluffton — Rockhounding in Wells County, Indiana

Bluffton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wells County, Indiana. Reported finds include dolomite, marcasite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wells County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: East 200 North
Postcode: 46714
Coordinates: 40.76939, -85.18448

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 Bluffton

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Bluffton FAQ

Where is Bluffton?+

Bluffton is in Wells County, Indiana, at 40.76939, -85.18448. Nearest road: East 200 North.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bluffton?+

Bluffton is reported to produce Dolomite, Marcasite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Bluffton?+

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 Bluffton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.76939, -85.18448 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East 200 North.

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