Stillwater — Rockhounding in Washington County, Minnesota

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Dellwood Road
Postcode: 55082
Coordinates: 45.07590, -92.81066

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 Stillwater

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Stillwater.

Across the state line from Stillwater

Stillwater 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.

Stillwater FAQ

Where is Stillwater?+

Stillwater is in Washington County, Minnesota, at 45.07590, -92.81066. Nearest road: Dellwood Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stillwater?+

Stillwater is reported to produce Tripoli.

Is collecting allowed at Stillwater?+

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 Stillwater?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.07590, -92.81066 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dellwood Road.

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