Rockhounding in Saint Louis County, Minnesota
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Most commonly produces lake superior agate, jasper, iron, agate.
Map showing 8 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County, Minnesota
Minerals reported in Saint Louis County
- Lake Superior Agate6
- Jasper5
- Iron4
- Agate1
- Chalcedony1
- Evergreen Jasper1
- Goethite1
- Marcasite1
Spots in Saint Louis County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiwabikOld Highway 135 | 47.5294, -92.3662 | Public | |
| Biwabik (area 2)Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Ry | 47.5045, -92.4378 | Public | |
| ElyDavid Dill-Taconite State Trail | 47.8756, -91.9145 | Public | |
| French RiverNorth Shore Drive | 46.8976, -91.8955 | Public | |
| General Area (jasper) | 47.3858, -93.0547 | Public | |
| HibbingEast 3rd Street | 47.4602, -92.9337 | Public | |
| Hibbing (area 2) | 47.4443, -92.9945 | Public | |
| WintonState Highway 169 |
| 47.9225, -91.8006 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Minnesota
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Saint Louis County. A natural extension if Saint Louis County is already on your trip plan.
- Lake County~52 mi5 spotsTop: Lake Superior Agate, Thomsonite, Zeolite
- Carlton County~55 mi3 spotsTop: Garnet, Greenalite, Lake Superior Agate
- Crow Wing County~105 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Binghamite, Chalcedony
- Cook County~111 mi4 spotsTop: Lintonite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite
- Morrison County~142 mi3 spotsTop: Staurolite, Garnet, Lake Superior Agate
Saint Louis County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Saint Louis County, Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Saint Louis County?+
Spots in Saint Louis County most often produce Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Iron, Agate, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Saint Louis County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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