Camp Crook — Rockhounding in Harding County, South Dakota

Camp Crook is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harding County, South Dakota. Reported finds include moss agate, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Harding County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: SD Highway 20
Coordinates: 45.55254, -103.96500

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 Camp Crook

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Camp Crook.

Across the state line from Camp Crook

Camp Crook 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.

Camp Crook FAQ

Where is Camp Crook?+

Camp Crook is in Harding County, South Dakota, at 45.55254, -103.96500. Nearest road: SD Highway 20.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Camp Crook?+

Camp Crook is reported to produce Moss Agate, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Camp Crook?+

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 Camp Crook?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.55254, -103.96500 in Google Maps. The nearest road is SD Highway 20.

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