Stanley — Rockhounding in Mountrail County, North Dakota

Stanley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mountrail County, North Dakota. Reported finds include glauberite, halite, thenardite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mountrail County
State: North Dakota
Coordinates: 48.40331, -102.48083

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 Stanley

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Stanley FAQ

Where is Stanley?+

Stanley is in Mountrail County, North Dakota, at 48.40331, -102.48083.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stanley?+

Stanley is reported to produce Glauberite, Halite, Thenardite.

Is collecting allowed at Stanley?+

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 Stanley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.40331, -102.48083 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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