Montrose — Rockhounding in Sioux County, Nebraska

Montrose is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sioux County, Nebraska. Reported finds include agate, jasper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sioux County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Montrose Road
Coordinates: 42.92501, -103.73604

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 Montrose

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Montrose.

Across the state line from Montrose

Montrose 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.

Montrose FAQ

Where is Montrose?+

Montrose is in Sioux County, Nebraska, at 42.92501, -103.73604. Nearest road: Montrose Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Montrose?+

Montrose is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Montrose?+

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 Montrose?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.92501, -103.73604 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Montrose Road.

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