Ada — Rockhounding in Ottawa County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ottawa County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: Nemaha Road
Postcode: 67467
Coordinates: 39.16005, -97.89930

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 Ada

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

Petrified Wood Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ada.

Across the state line from Ada

Ada 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.

Ada FAQ

Where is Ada?+

Ada is in Ottawa County, Kansas, at 39.16005, -97.89930. Nearest road: Nemaha Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ada?+

Ada is reported to produce Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Ada?+

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 Ada?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.16005, -97.89930 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Nemaha Road.

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