Bellevue — Rockhounding in Jackson County, Iowa

Bellevue is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County, Iowa. Reported finds include lake superior agate, moss agate, carnelian, moonstone, jasper, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jackson County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Great River Road
Postcode: 52031
Coordinates: 42.23130, -90.40166

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 Bellevue

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bellevue.

Across the state line from Bellevue

Bellevue 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.

Bellevue FAQ

Where is Bellevue?+

Bellevue is in Jackson County, Iowa, at 42.23130, -90.40166. Nearest road: Great River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bellevue?+

Bellevue is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Moss Agate, Carnelian, Moonstone, Jasper, Petrified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Bellevue?+

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 Bellevue?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.23130, -90.40166 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Great River Road.

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