Orella — Rockhounding in Dawes County, Nebraska

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dawes County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Sugar Loaf Road
Coordinates: 42.91786, -103.47246

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 Orella

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Orella.

Across the state line from Orella

Orella 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.

Orella FAQ

Where is Orella?+

Orella is in Dawes County, Nebraska, at 42.91786, -103.47246. Nearest road: Sugar Loaf Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Orella?+

Orella is reported to produce Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Carnelian, Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood, Silicified Ferns, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Orella?+

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 Orella?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.91786, -103.47246 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sugar Loaf Road.

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