Smoky Hill River (amber) — Rockhounding in Ellsworth County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ellsworth County
State: Kansas
Coordinates: 38.65862, -98.05761

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 (amber)

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

Amber Encyclopedia →
Barite RosesEncyclopedia →

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Smoky Hill River (amber) FAQ

Where is Smoky Hill River (amber)?+

Smoky Hill River (amber) is in Ellsworth County, Kansas, at 38.65862, -98.05761.

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

Smoky Hill River (amber) is reported to produce Amber, Barite Roses.

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

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 (amber)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.65862, -98.05761 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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