Rockhounding near Grand Island, NE
22 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Grand Island — most are 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 Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Grand Island, Nebraska
Closest rockhounding spots to Grand Island
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- FullertonNance County, Nebraska36 mi · 45 min driveAgate, Petrified Wood
- Platte RiverBuffalo County, Nebraska42 mi · 53 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Platte CenterButler County, Nebraska62 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- FairburyJefferson County, Nebraska82 mi · 1 hr 42 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Steel CityJefferson County, Nebraska92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- GothenburgDawson County, Nebraska94 mi · 1 hr 58 min drivePetrified Palm Wood
Most-reported finds near Grand Island
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agate10
- Jasper9
- Chalcedony8
- Petrified Wood8
- Moss Agate4
- Banded Agate2
- Chert2
- Agatized Wood1
- Celestite1
- Concretion1
- Flint1
- Fossilized Coral1
Every spot within 150 miles of Grand Island
Sorted by distance from Grand Island. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | Nance County | 41.3529, -97.9514 | Public | |
| Platte RiverHuron Drive | Buffalo County | 40.6611, -99.0708 | Public | |
| Platte Center44 1/2 Road | Butler County | 41.3965, -97.3258 | Public | |
| FairburyLittle Blue River Trail | Jefferson County | 40.1320, -97.1844 | Public | |
| Steel CityRomeo Road | Jefferson County | 40.0404, -97.0348 | Public | |
| GothenburgWillow Island Road | Dawson County |
| 40.9009, -100.1460 | Public |
| Concordia | Cloud County | 39.5784, -97.5687 | Public | |
| Washington | Washington County | 39.8506, -96.9859 | Public | |
| PalmyraC Street | Otoe County | 40.7008, -96.3898 | Public | |
| OmahaTwo Rivers Recreation Road | Douglas County | 41.2254, -96.3586 | Public | |
| AshlandWillow Point Drive | Saunders County | 41.0542, -96.3258 | Public | |
| Osborne | Osborne County |
| 39.4055, -98.7151 | Public |
| NortonCity Route | Norton County |
| 39.8353, -99.8718 | Public |
| Weeping Water156th Street | Cass County | 40.8670, -96.1607 | Public | |
| Big Blue RiverEast Avenue | Marshall County | 39.6910, -96.6546 | Public | |
| AdaNemaha Road | Ottawa County | 39.1600, -97.8993 | Public | |
| Republican River | Red Willow County | 40.1878, -100.5771 | Public | |
| Rock City ParkNorth 100th Road | Ottawa County |
| 39.0927, -97.7391 | Public |
| Nemaha River gravels near HumboldtRailroad Street | Richardson County | 40.1559, -95.9530 | Public | |
| Little Nemaha River | Nemaha County | 40.4043, -95.8280 | Public | |
| Fremont County200 Street | Fremont County |
| 40.7511, -95.6772 | Public |
| StockdaleFrog Holler | Riley County | 39.3118, -96.7192 | Public |
Grand Island rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Grand Island?+
There are 22 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Grand Island, Nebraska. The closest is Fullerton in Nance County, roughly 36 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Grand Island?+
Spots within driving distance of Grand Island most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, petrified wood, moss agate, banded agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Grand Island?+
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 Grand Island?+
Most weekend trips from Grand Island 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.
More state coverage
The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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