Concordia: Agate & Moss Agate Rockhounding in Cloud County, Kansas

Updated June 2026

Concordia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cloud County, Kansas. Reported finds include agate, moss agate, banded agate, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cloud County
State: Kansas
Coordinates: 39.57842, -97.56872

Geology at Concordia

This spot sits on Alluvium, mapped as sand, silt, and clay that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene to Holocene)
Rock types: sand, silt, and clay
Elevation: 1,330 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Concordia

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CONCORDIA 2SE station (5 mi away).

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 Concordia

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Concordia.

Across the state line from Concordia

Concordia is close enough to the Kansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Concordia FAQ

Where is Concordia?+

Concordia is in Cloud County, Kansas, at 39.57842, -97.56872.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Concordia?+

Concordia is reported to produce Agate, Moss Agate, Banded Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Concordia?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Concordia?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Concordia?+

The most comfortable months at Concordia are March to November.

How do I get to Concordia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.57842, -97.56872 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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