Chappell — Rockhounding in Deuel County, Nebraska

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Deuel County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: I 80
Postcode: 69129
Coordinates: 41.08782, -102.49115

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 Chappell

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Chappell FAQ

Where is Chappell?+

Chappell is in Deuel County, Nebraska, at 41.08782, -102.49115. Nearest road: I 80.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chappell?+

Chappell is reported to produce Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony, Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Chappell?+

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 Chappell?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.08782, -102.49115 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 80.

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