Rockhounding in Pennington County, South Dakota
6 mapped rockhounding spots in Pennington County. Most commonly produces aquamarine, beryl, agate, amethyst.
Map showing 6 rockhounding spots in Pennington County, South Dakota
Minerals reported in Pennington County
- Aquamarine2
- Beryl2
- Agate1
- Amethyst1
- Arsenopyrite1
- Autunite1
- Blue Chalcedony1
- Carnelian1
Spots in Pennington County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill CityCampaign Hill Road | 43.9333, -103.5941 | Public | |
| KeystoneBlair Street |
| 43.8950, -103.4173 | Public |
| Pennington CountyHighway 1416 | 44.1079, -103.0245 | Public | |
| Rapid CityPurple Heart Memorial Highway |
| 44.0943, -102.5015 | Public |
| RochfordSouth Rochford Road | 44.0983, -103.7740 | Public | |
| ScenicEast Highway 44 | 43.7522, -102.4966 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Dakota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Pennington County. A natural extension if Pennington County is already on your trip plan.
- Meade County~29 mi5 spotsTop: Amber Barite, Barite, Calcite
- Custer County~29 mi11 spotsTop: Fairburn Agate, Almandine Garnet, Banded Agate
- Oglala Lakota County~42 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Lawrence County~44 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Chalcedony, Geode
- Fall River County~57 mi3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
Across the state line from Pennington 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.
Pennington County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Pennington County, South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Pennington County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Pennington County?+
Spots in Pennington County most often produce Aquamarine, Beryl, Agate, Amethyst, Arsenopyrite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Pennington 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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