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Rockhounding near Dickinson, ND

34 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dickinson, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Dickinson, North Dakota

Closest rockhounding spots to Dickinson

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Dickinson

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Dickinson?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Dickinson to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Dickinson

Sorted by distance from Dickinson. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
DickinsonLehigh RoadStark County46.8706, -102.6924Public
Richardton42nd Street SouthwestStark County46.8031, -102.3097Public
MedoraI 94Billings County46.9233, -103.4921Permission
Lynch Quarry1st Street EastDunn County47.3536, -102.6205Public
Hettinger CountyState Highway 8Hettinger County46.5117, -102.3170Public
KilldeerCounty Road 5Dunn County47.1537, -102.0572Public
Hettinger4th Street NortheastAdams County46.1883, -102.5802Public
Little Missouri RiverMcKenzie County47.5240, -103.4521Public
Crowley QuarryCounty Road 26Mercer County47.3348, -101.8077Public
Watford CityMain Street NorthMcKenzie County47.8023, -103.2831Public
Missouri River South ShoreMcKenzie County48.0288, -103.2877Public
Missouri River at 119th Road Northwest119th Road NorthwestWilliams County48.0819, -103.2596Public
MandanSunny Place SouthMorton County46.8174, -100.9353Public
Teredo Wood44th StreetMorton County
  • Teredo Wood
46.7889, -100.9093Public
GlendiveI 94Dawson County47.1149, -104.6650Public
McKenzie CountyMcKenzie County47.9824, -103.8391Public
Yellowstone River - Black Bridge Boat LaunchMary AvenueDawson County47.0999, -104.7266Public
BismarckGallatin LoopBurleigh County46.7597, -100.8355Public
Cannonball RiverSioux County46.3596, -100.9431Permission
Williams County138th Avenue NorthwestWilliams County48.1154, -103.7079Public
Sand CreekDawson County46.9279, -104.8178Public
Cracker Box CreekRoad 253Dawson County46.9131, -104.9209Public
StanleyMountrail County48.4033, -102.4808Public
Camp CrookSD Highway 20Harding County45.5525, -103.9650Public
Hatchet CreekPrairie County46.8704, -105.0726Public

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. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
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.
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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The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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