Rochford — Rockhounding in Pennington County, South Dakota

Rochford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pennington County, South Dakota. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, galena, gold, pyrite, silver, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pennington County
State: South Dakota
Nearest road: South Rochford Road
Coordinates: 44.09826, -103.77396

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 Rochford

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rochford.

Across the state line from Rochford

Rochford 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.

Rochford FAQ

Where is Rochford?+

Rochford is in Pennington County, South Dakota, at 44.09826, -103.77396. Nearest road: South Rochford Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rochford?+

Rochford is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Galena, Gold, Pyrite, Silver, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Rochford?+

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 Rochford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.09826, -103.77396 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Rochford Road.

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