Souris River — Rockhounding in McHenry County, North Dakota

Souris River is a mapped rockhounding spot in McHenry County, North Dakota. Reported finds include quartz, agate, chalcedony, jasper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McHenry County
State: North Dakota
Nearest road: River Road North
Coordinates: 48.11499, -100.80194

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 Souris River

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Souris River FAQ

Where is Souris River?+

Souris River is in McHenry County, North Dakota, at 48.11499, -100.80194. Nearest road: River Road North.

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

Souris River is reported to produce Quartz, Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Souris 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 Souris River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.11499, -100.80194 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Road North.

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