Rockhounding in Lawrence County, South Dakota
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Lawrence County. Most commonly produces amethyst, chalcedony, geode, gold.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Minerals reported in Lawrence County
Spots in Lawrence County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Boot Gold MineUS Highway 14A | 44.3707, -103.7423 | Public | |
| SavoyNorth Calamity Gulch Road | 44.3599, -103.9138 | Public | |
| Spearfish CanyonUS Highway 14A | 44.3470, -103.9244 | Public | |
| Whitewood CreekWhitewood Valley Road | 44.5465, -103.5639 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Dakota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lawrence County. A natural extension if Lawrence County is already on your trip plan.
- Meade County~40 mi5 spotsTop: Amber Barite, Barite, Calcite
- Pennington County~44 mi6 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Beryl, Agate
- Custer County~52 mi11 spotsTop: Fairburn Agate, Almandine Garnet, Banded Agate
- Oglala Lakota County~84 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Fall River County~86 mi3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
Across the state line from Lawrence 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.
Lawrence County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Lawrence County, South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Lawrence County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Lawrence County?+
Spots in Lawrence County most often produce Amethyst, Chalcedony, Geode, Gold, Silicified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Lawrence 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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