Rockhounding near Minot, ND
22 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minot, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 19 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.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Minot
Best spotSouris RiverMcHenry County, North Dakota · 24 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Agate, Chalcedony +2
StanleyMountrail County, North Dakota · 56 mi awayPublic access · Glauberite, Halite, Thenardite- Crowley QuarryMercer County, North Dakota · 66 mi awayPublic access · Flint
Turtle MountainRolette County, North Dakota · 75 mi awayPermission required · Quartz, Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotKilldeerDunn County, North Dakota · 83 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint- Lynch QuarryDunn County, North Dakota · 86 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint
- Missouri River at 119th Road NorthwestWilliams County, North Dakota · 91 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Missouri River South ShoreMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 93 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Watford CityMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 97 mi awayPublic access · Selenite
Best spotMandanMorton County, North Dakota · 99 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +1- Teredo WoodMorton County, North Dakota · 101 mi awayPublic access · Teredo Wood
Best spotBismarckBurleigh County, North Dakota · 104 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +1
Best spotRichardtonStark County, North Dakota · 110 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood +2
Best spotLittle Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 111 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
Best spotWilliams CountyWilliams County, North Dakota · 111 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Red Jasper, Yellow Jasper- Sheyenne RiverEddy County, North Dakota · 113 mi awayPublic access · Quartz, Petrified Wood, Fossil
- DickinsonStark County, North Dakota · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotMcKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 119 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood- TappenKidder County, North Dakota · 127 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +1
- Hettinger CountyHettinger County, North Dakota · 128 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +2
- Cannonball RiverSioux County, North Dakota · 130 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +1
Best spotMedoraBillings County, North Dakota · 137 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
Most-reported finds near Minot
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Agate10
- Chalcedony10
- Jasper10
- Montana Moss Agate5
- Silicified Wood5
- Fossil3
- Petrified Wood3
- Quartz3
- Selenite3
- Agatized Wood2
- Knife River Flint2
- Chert1
Hunting something specific near Minot?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Minot to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Minot rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Minot?+
There are 22 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Minot, North Dakota. The closest is Souris River in McHenry County, roughly 24 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Minot?+
Spots within driving distance of Minot most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, montana moss agate, silicified wood, fossil.
Is rockhounding legal near Minot?+
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 Minot?+
19 of the 22 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 Minot?+
3 of the mapped spots near Minot report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Souris River, about 24 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Minot?+
Most weekend trips from Minot 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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