Farmington (geodes) — Rockhounding in Van Buren County, Iowa

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Van Buren County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: State Highway 81
Postcode: 52626
Coordinates: 40.63748, -91.75271

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 Farmington (geodes)

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Across the state line from Farmington (geodes)

Farmington (geodes) 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.

Farmington (geodes) FAQ

Where is Farmington (geodes)?+

Farmington (geodes) is in Van Buren County, Iowa, at 40.63748, -91.75271. Nearest road: State Highway 81.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Farmington (geodes)?+

Farmington (geodes) is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Farmington (geodes)?+

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 Farmington (geodes)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.63748, -91.75271 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 81.

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