Kasota — Rockhounding in Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Kasota is a mapped rockhounding spot in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Reported finds include fossilized coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Le Sueur County
State: Minnesota
Postcode: 56050
Coordinates: 44.28569, -93.99066

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 Kasota

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

Fossilized CoralEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kasota.

Across the state line from Kasota

Kasota 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.

Diamond BluffPierce County, Wisconsin · 71 mi awayDiamond

Kasota FAQ

Where is Kasota?+

Kasota is in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, at 44.28569, -93.99066.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kasota?+

Kasota is reported to produce Fossilized Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Kasota?+

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 Kasota?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.28569, -93.99066 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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