Little Nemaha River — Rockhounding in Nemaha County, Nebraska

Little Nemaha River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agate, moss agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nemaha County
State: Nebraska
Coordinates: 40.40430, -95.82804

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 Little Nemaha River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Little Nemaha River.

Across the state line from Little Nemaha River

Little Nemaha River 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.

Little Nemaha River FAQ

Where is Little Nemaha River?+

Little Nemaha River is in Nemaha County, Nebraska, at 40.40430, -95.82804.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Nemaha River?+

Little Nemaha River is reported to produce Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Little Nemaha River?+

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 Little Nemaha River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.40430, -95.82804 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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