Smoky Hill River (moss agate) — Rockhounding in Logan County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Logan County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Butterfield Overland Trail
Coordinates: 38.80191, -100.86399

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 (moss agate)

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Smoky Hill River (moss agate) FAQ

Where is Smoky Hill River (moss agate)?+

Smoky Hill River (moss agate) is in Logan County, Kansas, at 38.80191, -100.86399. Nearest road: Butterfield Overland Trail.

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

Smoky Hill River (moss agate) is reported to produce Moss Agate, Chalk.

Is collecting allowed at Smoky Hill River (moss agate)?+

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 (moss agate)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.80191, -100.86399 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Butterfield Overland Trail.

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