Bremer County — Rockhounding in Bremer County, Iowa

Bremer County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bremer County, Iowa. Reported finds include coldwater agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bremer County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 160th Street
Postcode: 50676
Coordinates: 42.82249, -92.32725

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 Bremer County

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

Coldwater AgateEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bremer County.

Across the state line from Bremer County

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

Bremer County FAQ

Where is Bremer County?+

Bremer County is in Bremer County, Iowa, at 42.82249, -92.32725. Nearest road: 160th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bremer County?+

Bremer County is reported to produce Coldwater Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bremer County?+

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 Bremer County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.82249, -92.32725 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 160th Street.

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