Iowa · Henry · Protected / viewing
Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited
Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited is included as a protected or viewing-focused record in Henry, Iowa. The mapped interest is Keokuk geodes and associated minerals. The recorded management context is Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This entry is not a collecting recommendation. Do not remove rocks, minerals, fossils or other natural material where current protections or prohibitions apply.
What is Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited?
Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited is included as a protected or viewing-focused record in Henry, Iowa. The mapped interest is Keokuk geodes and associated minerals. The recorded management context is Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
What rocks, minerals, fossils or collecting interests are associated with it?
The record lists Keokuk geodes and associated minerals. This description is tied to this atlas entry and should be read together with the access status below.
Can I collect at Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited?
Protected / viewing. Current DNR park page states geodes are displayed at the park office but removing geodes from the park is prohibited.
This entry is not a collecting recommendation. Do not remove rocks, minerals, fossils or other natural material where current protections or prohibitions apply.
Where is this record located?
Navigation uses the recorded public destination or address for Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited. The destination is a travel reference, not a specimen-level promise or a substitute for current access rules.
Recorded destination: 3333 Racine Ave, Danville, IA 52623
Who manages the place or provides the evidence context?
The recorded manager or context is Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
What evidence supports this status?
The record was last reviewed on 2026-08-30. Evidence and management context: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. State completed; record remains non-collect-now until explicit blockers are resolved.
How precise is the map marker?
Navigation uses the recorded public destination or address for Geode State Park — Geode Removal Prohibited. The destination is a travel reference, not a specimen-level promise or a substitute for current access rules.
What should I verify before going?
- Current land ownership and the exact parcel or managed activity footprint.
- Posted closures, seasonal restrictions, opening hours, fees and permit requirements.
- Mining claims, mineral rights, private-property boundaries and road or trail access.
- Whether the material and collecting method you intend to use are actually allowed.
- Current safety conditions, including weather, fire, water, tides, unstable workings, traffic and other site-specific hazards.
When was this information last checked?
The recorded review date is August 30, 2026. Treat that date as the evidence snapshot used for this classification. Conditions can change after review, so field decisions should use the newest posted rules and manager information.
Is a map pin the same as collecting permission?
No. A map pin answers a navigation or geographic-context question. The status and evidence answer the permission question. Exact coordinates, public destination addresses and approximate county or regional context are deliberately kept separate so geographic precision is not confused with legal authority.