Tepee Canyon — Rockhounding in Custer County, South Dakota

Tepee Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, South Dakota. Reported finds include agate, beryl, almandine garnet, lepidolite, staurolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Custer County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Pleasant Valley Road
Coordinates: 43.55281, -103.94538

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 Tepee Canyon

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Tepee Canyon

Tepee Canyon is close enough to the South Dakota border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Tepee Canyon FAQ

Where is Tepee Canyon?+

Tepee Canyon is in Custer County, South Dakota, at 43.55281, -103.94538. Nearest road: Pleasant Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tepee Canyon?+

Tepee Canyon is reported to produce Agate, Beryl, Almandine Garnet, Lepidolite, Staurolite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Tepee Canyon?+

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 Tepee Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.55281, -103.94538 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pleasant Valley Road.

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