Rockhounding near North Platte, NE

12 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of North Platte — 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.

Closest rockhounding spots to North Platte

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

GothenburgDawson County, Nebraska36 mi · 45 min drivePetrified Palm Wood
Republican RiverRed Willow County, Nebraska65 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveJasper
ChappellDeuel County, Nebraska90 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveFairburn Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
Platte RiverBuffalo County, Nebraska94 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Lodgepole CreekCheyenne County, Nebraska97 mi · 2 hr 1 min driveAgatized Wood, Opalized Wood
NortonNorton County, Kansas101 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveQuartz Concretions

Most-reported finds near North Platte

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

Agatized Wood5
Opalized Wood5
Agate4
Jasper4
Petrified Wood3
Chalcedony2
Arrowheads1
Fairburn Agate1
Moss Agate1
Petrified Palm Wood1
Quartz Concretions1
Silicified Mastodon Tusks1

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Every spot within 150 miles of North Platte

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
GothenburgWillow Island Road	Dawson County	Petrified Palm Wood	40.9009, -100.1460	Public
Republican River	Red Willow County	Jasper	40.1878, -100.5771	Public
ChappellI 80	Deuel County	Fairburn Agate Jasper Chalcedony Opalized Wood Agatized Wood	41.0878, -102.4912	Public
Platte RiverHuron Drive	Buffalo County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Petrified Wood	40.6611, -99.0708	Public
Lodgepole CreekL-17F	Cheyenne County	Agatized Wood Opalized Wood	41.1403, -102.6279	Public
NortonCity Route	Norton County	Quartz Concretions	39.8353, -99.8718	Public
North Platte RiverRoad 70	Morrill County	Agatized Wood Opalized Wood	41.4939, -102.6431	Public
ValentineN-12	Cherry County	Agatized Wood Opalized Wood Agate Jasper	42.8972, -100.4905	Public
South Fork Solomon River	Sheridan County	Moss Agate	39.3096, -100.4007	Public
BayardUS 26	Morrill County	Agate Petrified Wood	41.7324, -103.3187	Public
Keya Paha River	Keya Paha County	Agatized Wood Opalized Wood Silicified Mastodon Tusks Arrowheads	42.9895, -99.6252	Public
Fullerton	Nance County	Agate Petrified Wood	41.3529, -97.9514	Public

North Platte rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near North Platte?+

There are 12 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of North Platte, Nebraska. The closest is Gothenburg in Dawson 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 North Platte?+

Spots within driving distance of North Platte most commonly produce agatized wood, opalized wood, agate, jasper, petrified wood, chalcedony.

Is rockhounding legal near North Platte?+

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 North Platte?+

Most weekend trips from North Platte 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 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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