Little Missouri River — Rockhounding in McKenzie County, North Dakota

Little Missouri River is a mapped rockhounding spot in McKenzie County, North Dakota. Reported finds include montana moss agate, jasper, agatized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: McKenzie County
State: North Dakota
Coordinates: 47.52395, -103.45211

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 Missouri River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Little Missouri River.

Across the state line from Little Missouri River

Little Missouri River is close enough to the North Dakota border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Little Missouri River FAQ

Where is Little Missouri River?+

Little Missouri River is in McKenzie County, North Dakota, at 47.52395, -103.45211.

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

Little Missouri River is reported to produce Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Little Missouri 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 Missouri River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.52395, -103.45211 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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