Valentine — Rockhounding in Cherry County, Nebraska

Valentine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cherry County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agatized wood, opalized wood, agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cherry County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: N-12
Coordinates: 42.89717, -100.49053

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 Valentine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Valentine.

Across the state line from Valentine

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

Valentine FAQ

Where is Valentine?+

Valentine is in Cherry County, Nebraska, at 42.89717, -100.49053. Nearest road: N-12.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Valentine?+

Valentine is reported to produce Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood, Agate, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Valentine?+

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 Valentine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.89717, -100.49053 in Google Maps. The nearest road is N-12.

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