Killdeer Mountains Agate
Rockhounding site in Killdeer, North Dakota · Agate & Jasper
Killdeer Mountains Agate is a agate rockhounding site near Killdeer, ND. Fee varies. Best season: May through October.
Typical season: May through October
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Agate
- Primary specimens
- Agate, Chalcedony, Petrified Wood
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- Killdeer
- State
- North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 47.47000, -102.12000
- Best season
- May through October
- Access difficulty
- Moderate badland terrain
- Camping
- Little Missouri State Park
- Activities
- Badland agate hunting with permission
- Facilities
- Watford City oil country services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
What to pack for Killdeer Mountains Agate
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The experience
- Best time to visitMay through October
- AccessModerate badland terrain
- FacilitiesWatford City oil country services
- Camping nearbyLittle Missouri State Park
Things you need to take to Killdeer Mountains Agate
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Willit UPF 50+ Sun Shirt UPF 50+
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