Smoky Hill River (chalk) — Rockhounding in Ellis County, Kansas

Smoky Hill River (chalk) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ellis County, Kansas. Reported finds include chalk. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ellis County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: 210th Avenue
Coordinates: 38.72549, -99.39508

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 Smoky Hill River (chalk)

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Smoky Hill River (chalk) FAQ

Where is Smoky Hill River (chalk)?+

Smoky Hill River (chalk) is in Ellis County, Kansas, at 38.72549, -99.39508. Nearest road: 210th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Smoky Hill River (chalk)?+

Smoky Hill River (chalk) is reported to produce Chalk.

Is collecting allowed at Smoky Hill River (chalk)?+

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 Smoky Hill River (chalk)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.72549, -99.39508 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 210th Avenue.

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