Rockhounding near Dickinson, ND
34 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dickinson, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 29 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Dickinson
DickinsonStark County, North Dakota · 5 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotRichardtonStark County, North Dakota · 23 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood +2
Best spotMedoraBillings County, North Dakota · 33 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood- Lynch QuarryDunn County, North Dakota · 34 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint
- Hettinger CountyHettinger County, North Dakota · 34 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +2
Best spotKilldeerDunn County, North Dakota · 39 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint- HettingerAdams County, North Dakota · 49 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood
Best spotLittle Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 54 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood- Crowley QuarryMercer County, North Dakota · 56 mi awayPublic access · Flint
- Watford CityMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 68 mi awayPublic access · Selenite
- Missouri River South ShoreMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 83 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Missouri River at 119th Road NorthwestWilliams County, North Dakota · 86 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
Best spotMandanMorton County, North Dakota · 88 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +1- Teredo WoodMorton County, North Dakota · 89 mi awayPublic access · Teredo Wood
Best spotGlendiveDawson County, Montana · 90 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Moss Opal
Best spotMcKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 91 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood- Yellowstone River - Black Bridge Boat LaunchDawson County, Montana · 93 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
Best spotBismarckBurleigh County, North Dakota · 93 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +1
Cannonball RiverSioux County, North Dakota · 95 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +1
Best spotWilliams CountyWilliams County, North Dakota · 96 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Red Jasper, Yellow Jasper- Sand CreekDawson County, Montana · 96 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Cracker Box CreekDawson County, Montana · 101 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- StanleyMountrail County, North Dakota · 106 mi awayPublic access · Glauberite, Halite, Thenardite
- Best spotCamp CrookHarding County, South Dakota · 108 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Chalcedony
- Hatchet CreekPrairie County, Montana · 108 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- FallonPrairie County, Montana · 108 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- TerryPrairie County, Montana · 117 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
Best spotSouris RiverMcHenry County, North Dakota · 126 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Agate, Chalcedony +2- Little EagleCorson County, South Dakota · 127 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Wood, Opal
- Fox RidgeMeade County, South Dakota · 131 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
- Rattlesnake ButteZiebach County, South Dakota · 141 mi awayPermission required · Calcite
Best spotMound CityCampbell County, South Dakota · 146 mi awayPermission required · Petrified Wood, Opal- Best spotMobridgeWalworth County, South Dakota · 147 mi awayPublic access · Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood
- AlzadaCarter County, Montana · 150 mi awayPublic access · Bentonite
Most-reported finds near Dickinson
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Jasper12
- Chalcedony11
- Agate9
- Montana Moss Agate6
- Petrified Wood6
- Silicified Wood5
- Agatized Wood4
- Montana Agate4
- Selenite3
- Knife River Flint2
- Moss Agate2
- Opal2
Hunting something specific near Dickinson?
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Dickinson rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Dickinson?+
There are 34 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Dickinson, North Dakota. The closest is Dickinson in Stark County, roughly 5 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Dickinson?+
Spots within driving distance of Dickinson most commonly produce jasper, chalcedony, agate, montana moss agate, petrified wood, silicified wood.
Is rockhounding legal near Dickinson?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Dickinson?+
29 of the 34 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Dickinson?+
1 of the mapped spots near Dickinson report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Souris River, about 126 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Dickinson?+
Most weekend trips from Dickinson fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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