Ardmore — Rockhounding in Fall River County, South Dakota

Ardmore is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fall River County, South Dakota. Reported finds include fairburn agate, agatized wood, jasper, chalcedony, rose quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fall River County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: East Ardmore Road
Coordinates: 43.01070, -103.46912

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 Ardmore

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ardmore.

Across the state line from Ardmore

Ardmore 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.

Ardmore FAQ

Where is Ardmore?+

Ardmore is in Fall River County, South Dakota, at 43.01070, -103.46912. Nearest road: East Ardmore Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ardmore?+

Ardmore is reported to produce Fairburn Agate, Agatized Wood, Jasper, Chalcedony, Rose Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Ardmore?+

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 Ardmore?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.01070, -103.46912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East Ardmore Road.

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