Palmyra — Rockhounding in Otoe County, Nebraska

Palmyra is a mapped rockhounding spot in Otoe County, Nebraska. Reported finds include moss agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Otoe County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: C Street
Postcode: 68418
Coordinates: 40.70079, -96.38979

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 Palmyra

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Moss Agate Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Palmyra.

Across the state line from Palmyra

Palmyra 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.

Palmyra FAQ

Where is Palmyra?+

Palmyra is in Otoe County, Nebraska, at 40.70079, -96.38979. Nearest road: C Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Palmyra?+

Palmyra is reported to produce Moss Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Palmyra?+

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 Palmyra?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.70079, -96.38979 in Google Maps. The nearest road is C Street.

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