Rockhounding in Fall River County, South Dakota
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Fall River County. Most commonly produces agatized wood, fairburn agate, jasper, calcite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Fall River County, South Dakota
Minerals reported in Fall River County
Spots in Fall River County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdmoreEast Ardmore Road |
| 43.0107, -103.4691 | Public |
| Oelrichs |
| 43.1256, -103.1669 | Public |
| Parker Peak | 43.4053, -103.6753 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Dakota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Fall River County. A natural extension if Fall River County is already on your trip plan.
- Custer County~34 mi11 spotsTop: Fairburn Agate, Almandine Garnet, Banded Agate
- Oglala Lakota County~36 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Pennington County~57 mi6 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Beryl, Agate
- Meade County~86 mi5 spotsTop: Amber Barite, Barite, Calcite
- Lawrence County~86 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Chalcedony, Geode
Across the state line from Fall River County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into South Dakota.
Fall River County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Fall River County, South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Fall River County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Fall River County?+
Spots in Fall River County most often produce Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper, Calcite, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Fall River County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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