Rockhounding in Dawes County, Nebraska
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Dawes County. Most commonly produces chalcedony, fairburn agate, agatized wood, jasper.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Dawes County, Nebraska
Minerals reported in Dawes County
- Chalcedony3
- Fairburn Agate3
- Agatized Wood2
- Jasper2
- Opalized Wood2
- Blue Chalcedony1
- Carnelian1
- Celestite1
Spots in Dawes County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChadronSchommer Road |
| 42.8713, -103.0211 | Public |
| Crawford (Fairburn area)Highway 2 71 |
| 42.7045, -103.4043 | Public |
| Crawford (jasper area)Annin Street |
| 42.6831, -103.4114 | Public |
| Dawes County | 42.6651, -103.1121 | Public | |
| OrellaSugar Loaf Road |
| 42.9179, -103.4725 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Nebraska
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Dawes County. A natural extension if Dawes County is already on your trip plan.
Across the state line from Dawes County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Nebraska.
- Fall River County~30 miSouth Dakota · 3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
- Oglala Lakota County~51 miSouth Dakota · 4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Custer County~63 miSouth Dakota · 11 spotsTop: Fairburn Agate, Almandine Garnet, Banded Agate
- Pennington County~84 miSouth Dakota · 6 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Beryl, Agate
Dawes County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Dawes County, Nebraska?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Dawes County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Dawes County?+
Spots in Dawes County most often produce Chalcedony, Fairburn Agate, Agatized Wood, Jasper, Opalized Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Dawes County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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