Pigeon Point — Rockhounding in Cook County, Minnesota

Pigeon Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cook County, Minnesota. Reported finds include chalcocite, chalcopyrite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cook County
State: Minnesota
Coordinates: 48.00297, -89.49724

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 Pigeon Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pigeon Point.

Across the state line from Pigeon Point

Pigeon Point 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.

Pigeon Point FAQ

Where is Pigeon Point?+

Pigeon Point is in Cook County, Minnesota, at 48.00297, -89.49724.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pigeon Point?+

Pigeon Point is reported to produce Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Pigeon Point?+

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 Pigeon Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.00297, -89.49724 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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