Ottawa — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Kansas

Ottawa is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Kansas. Reported finds include fossil plants. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Montana Road
Postcode: 66067
Coordinates: 38.65864, -95.25465

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 Ottawa

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

Fossil PlantsEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ottawa.

Across the state line from Ottawa

Ottawa is close enough to the Kansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Ottawa FAQ

Where is Ottawa?+

Ottawa is in Franklin County, Kansas, at 38.65864, -95.25465. Nearest road: Montana Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ottawa?+

Ottawa is reported to produce Fossil Plants.

Is collecting allowed at Ottawa?+

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 Ottawa?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.65864, -95.25465 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Montana Road.

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