Caledonia — Rockhounding in Houston County, Minnesota

Caledonia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Houston County, Minnesota. Reported finds include calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Houston County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Old 44 Road
Postcode: 55921
Coordinates: 43.62222, -91.52480

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 Caledonia

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Calcite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Caledonia.

Across the state line from Caledonia

Caledonia 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.

Caledonia FAQ

Where is Caledonia?+

Caledonia is in Houston County, Minnesota, at 43.62222, -91.52480. Nearest road: Old 44 Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Caledonia?+

Caledonia is reported to produce Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Caledonia?+

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 Caledonia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.62222, -91.52480 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old 44 Road.

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