Rockhounding near Minot, ND

17 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minot — 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 North Dakota.

Closest rockhounding spots to Minot

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

Souris RiverMcHenry County, North Dakota24 mi · 30 min driveQuartz, Agate, Chalcedony
StanleyMountrail County, North Dakota56 mi · 1 hr 10 min driveGlauberite, Halite, Thenardite
Crowley QuarryMercer County, North Dakota66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveFlint
Turtle MountainRolette County, North Dakota75 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveQuartz, Agate, Chalcedony
KilldeerMercer County, North Dakota83 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveKnife River Flint
MandanMorton County, North Dakota99 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Chert

Most-reported finds near Minot

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

Hunting something specific near Minot?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Minot

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Souris RiverRiver Road North	McHenry County	Quartz Agate Chalcedony Jasper Fossils	48.1150, -100.8019	Public
Stanley	Mountrail County	Glauberite Halite Thenardite	48.4033, -102.4808	Public
Crowley QuarryCounty Road 26	Mercer County	Flint	47.3348, -101.8077	Public
Turtle MountainBia 23	Rolette County	Quartz Agate Chalcedony	48.8155, -99.9217	Public
KilldeerCounty Road 5	Mercer County	Knife River Flint	47.1537, -102.0572	Public
MandanSunny Place South	Morton County	Agate Chalcedony Chert Teredo Petrified Wood	46.8174, -100.9353	Public
BismarkGallatin Loop	Burleigh County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper	46.7597, -100.8355	Public
Richardton42nd Street Southwest	Stark County	Agate Chalcedony Agatized Wood Jasper Selenite	46.8031, -102.3097	Public
Little Missouri River	McKenzie County	Montana Moss Agate Jasper Agatized Wood	47.5240, -103.4521	Public
Williams County138th Avenue Northwest	Williams County	Montana Moss Agate Red Jasper Yellow Jasper	48.1154, -103.7079	Public
Sheyenne River29th Street Northeast	Eddy County	Quartz Petrified Wood Fossils	47.8318, -98.9353	Public
DickinsonLehigh Road	Stark County	Agate Chalcedony	46.8706, -102.6924	Public
McKenzie County	McKenzie County	Montana Moss Agate Jasper Silicified Wood	47.9824, -103.8391	Public
TappenHighway 10	Kidder County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Fossils	46.8796, -99.4569	Public
Hettinger CountyState Highway 8	Hettinger County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper Selenite	46.5117, -102.3170	Public
Cannonball River	Sioux County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood Jasper	46.3596, -100.9431	Public
MedoraI 94	Billings County	Agate Chalcedony Silicified Wood	46.9233, -103.4921	Permission

Minot rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Minot?+

There are 17 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Minot, North Dakota. The closest is Souris River in McHenry County, roughly 24 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Minot?+

Spots within driving distance of Minot most commonly produce agate, chalcedony, jasper, silicified wood, fossils, montana moss agate.

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.

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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