Red Shirt — Rockhounding in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Red Shirt is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oglala Lakota County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: Tatanka Numpa Road
Coordinates: 43.67413, -102.89909

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 Red Shirt

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Red Shirt.

Across the state line from Red Shirt

Red Shirt 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.

Red Shirt FAQ

Where is Red Shirt?+

Red Shirt is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, at 43.67413, -102.89909. Nearest road: Tatanka Numpa Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Red Shirt?+

Red Shirt is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Red Shirt?+

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 Red Shirt?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.67413, -102.89909 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tatanka Numpa Road.

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