Rockhounding Apps
Our club is frequently asked where to rockhound and what can be found in the Black Hills, Badlands, and Buffalo Gap area.
Know The Laws
Before you go anywhere, it is important to review federal, state, county, and local government regulations.
Federal
National Forest Service: Make sure to look up the specific forest you plan to roundhound.
Bureau of Land Management
National Park Service
National Monuments
State
State Parks
State Wildlife Refuges and Management Areas
Waterways
County
County Parks
Local
City Parks
Know The Land
Helpful Apps
OnX Backcountry This app allows you to see property boundaries between public and private land. Also, you can acquire landowner information that can be used to gain landowner permission.
GAIA GPS This app has a wide variety of maps and the ability to mark rockhounding spots and to track hikes. Old mines are listed.
The Cooperative National Geologic Map This map was developed by the United States Geological Survey. Choose from a variety of geologic maps.
Rockd This app allows you to see bedrock and various geologic formations
Avenza This app has several maps of the Black Hills that are free to download that display many forest service roads, public lands, and dispersed camping location.
Helpful Rockhounding Websites
Know The Material
