Rockhounding in Meade County, South Dakota
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Meade County. Most commonly produces amber barite, barite, calcite, fossil.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Meade County, South Dakota
Minerals reported in Meade County
Spots in Meade County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk CreekElm Springs Road | 44.2508, -102.5027 | Public | |
| Fox Ridge | 44.9937, -102.5241 | Public | |
| Meade CountyElk Vale Road | 44.2400, -103.1517 | Public | |
| Piedmont | 44.2323, -103.3681 | Public | |
| Summerset | 44.2046, -103.3313 | Public |
Neighboring counties in South Dakota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Meade County. A natural extension if Meade County is already on your trip plan.
- Pennington County~31 mi8 spotsTop: Agate, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Lawrence County~40 mi4 spotsTop: Amethyst, Chalcedony, Geode
- Custer County~56 mi13 spotsTop: Fairburn Agate, Agate, Almandine Garnet
- Oglala Lakota County~67 mi4 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Fall River County~86 mi3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
- Harding County~94 mi1 spotTop: Chalcedony, Moss Agate
Across the state line from Meade County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into South Dakota.
Meade County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Meade County, South Dakota?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Meade County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Meade County?+
Spots in Meade County most often produce Amber Barite, Barite, Calcite, Fossil, Moss Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Meade County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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