Cloquet — Rockhounding in Carlton County, Minnesota

Cloquet is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carlton County, Minnesota. Reported finds include lake superior agate, garnet, greenalite, magnetite, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carlton County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Reservation Road
Postcode: 55720
Coordinates: 46.75025, -92.49349

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Cloquet

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cloquet.

Across the state line from Cloquet

Cloquet is close enough to the Minnesota border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Cloquet FAQ

Where is Cloquet?+

Cloquet is in Carlton County, Minnesota, at 46.75025, -92.49349. Nearest road: Reservation Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cloquet?+

Cloquet is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Garnet, Greenalite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Minnesotaite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Cloquet?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Cloquet?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.75025, -92.49349 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Reservation Road.

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