Sheyenne River — Rockhounding in Eddy County, North Dakota

Sheyenne River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eddy County, North Dakota. Reported finds include quartz, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Eddy County
State: North Dakota
Nearest road: 29th Street Northeast
Coordinates: 47.83184, -98.93535

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 Sheyenne River

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Sheyenne River FAQ

Where is Sheyenne River?+

Sheyenne River is in Eddy County, North Dakota, at 47.83184, -98.93535. Nearest road: 29th Street Northeast.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sheyenne River?+

Sheyenne River is reported to produce Quartz, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Sheyenne 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 Sheyenne River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.83184, -98.93535 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 29th Street Northeast.

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