Pine City — Rockhounding in Pine County, Minnesota

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pine County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Chadwood Lane Southwest
Postcode: 55063
Coordinates: 45.82596, -92.98751

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 Pine City

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

Chalcocite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pine City.

Across the state line from Pine City

Pine City 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.

Pine City FAQ

Where is Pine City?+

Pine City is in Pine County, Minnesota, at 45.82596, -92.98751. Nearest road: Chadwood Lane Southwest.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pine City?+

Pine City is reported to produce Chalcocite.

Is collecting allowed at Pine City?+

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 Pine City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.82596, -92.98751 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Chadwood Lane Southwest.

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