Fremont County — Rockhounding in Fremont County, Iowa

Fremont County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fremont County, Iowa. Reported finds include fossilized coral, stromatoporioids. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fremont County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: 200 Street
Postcode: 51652
Coordinates: 40.75107, -95.67717

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 Fremont County

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

Fossilized CoralEncyclopedia →
StromatoporioidsEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Fremont County.

Across the state line from Fremont County

Fremont 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.

Fremont County FAQ

Where is Fremont County?+

Fremont County is in Fremont County, Iowa, at 40.75107, -95.67717. Nearest road: 200 Street.

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

Fremont County is reported to produce Fossilized Coral, Stromatoporioids.

Is collecting allowed at Fremont 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 Fremont County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.75107, -95.67717 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 200 Street.

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