Freemount — Rockhounding in McPherson County, Kansas

Freemount is a mapped rockhounding spot in McPherson County, Kansas. Reported finds include septarian nodules. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McPherson County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Sioux Road
Postcode: 67464
Coordinates: 38.53672, -97.77548

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 Freemount

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Freemount FAQ

Where is Freemount?+

Freemount is in McPherson County, Kansas, at 38.53672, -97.77548. Nearest road: Sioux Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Freemount?+

Freemount is reported to produce Septarian Nodules.

Is collecting allowed at Freemount?+

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 Freemount?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.53672, -97.77548 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sioux Road.

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