Sharon Springs — Rockhounding in Wallace County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wallace County
State: Kansas
Nearest road: KS 27
Postcode: 67758
Coordinates: 38.93673, -101.74986

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 Sharon Springs

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Sharon Springs FAQ

Where is Sharon Springs?+

Sharon Springs is in Wallace County, Kansas, at 38.93673, -101.74986. Nearest road: KS 27.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sharon Springs?+

Sharon Springs is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Sharon Springs?+

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 Sharon Springs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.93673, -101.74986 in Google Maps. The nearest road is KS 27.

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