Bentonsport — Rockhounding in Van Buren County, Iowa

Bentonsport is a mapped rockhounding spot in Van Buren County, Iowa. Reported finds include keokuk geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Van Buren County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Quail Road
Postcode: 52565
Coordinates: 40.70537, -91.86485

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 Bentonsport

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bentonsport.

Across the state line from Bentonsport

Bentonsport 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.

Bentonsport FAQ

Where is Bentonsport?+

Bentonsport is in Van Buren County, Iowa, at 40.70537, -91.86485. Nearest road: Quail Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bentonsport?+

Bentonsport is reported to produce Keokuk Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Bentonsport?+

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 Bentonsport?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.70537, -91.86485 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Quail Road.

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