Rockhounding in Carlton County, Minnesota
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Carlton County. Most commonly produces garnet, greenalite, lake superior agate, magnetite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Carlton County, Minnesota
Minerals reported in Carlton County
- Garnet3
- Greenalite3
- Lake Superior Agate3
- Magnetite3
- Marcasite3
- Minnesotaite3
- Pyrite3
Spots in Carlton County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarltonChestnut Avenue |
| 46.6640, -92.4249 | Public |
| CloquetReservation Road |
| 46.7503, -92.4935 | Public |
| Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet Avenue |
| 46.7217, -92.4613 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Minnesota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Carlton County. A natural extension if Carlton County is already on your trip plan.
- Saint Louis County~55 mi8 spotsTop: Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Iron
- Lake County~58 mi5 spotsTop: Lake Superior Agate, Thomsonite, Zeolite
- Crow Wing County~77 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Binghamite, Chalcedony
- Morrison County~106 mi3 spotsTop: Staurolite, Garnet, Lake Superior Agate
- Cook County~135 mi4 spotsTop: Lintonite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite
Across the state line from Carlton 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 Minnesota.
Carlton County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Carlton County, Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Carlton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Carlton County?+
Spots in Carlton County most often produce Garnet, Greenalite, Lake Superior Agate, Magnetite, Marcasite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Carlton 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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