Guttenburg — Rockhounding in Clayton County, Iowa

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clayton County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: South River Park Drive
Postcode: 52052
Coordinates: 42.77228, -91.09405

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 Guttenburg

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Guttenburg.

Across the state line from Guttenburg

Guttenburg 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.

Guttenburg FAQ

Where is Guttenburg?+

Guttenburg is in Clayton County, Iowa, at 42.77228, -91.09405. Nearest road: South River Park Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Guttenburg?+

Guttenburg is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Guttenburg?+

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 Guttenburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.77228, -91.09405 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South River Park Drive.

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