Mississippi River — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Wisconsin

Mississippi River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include pearls. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Wisconsin
Postcode: 60832
Coordinates: 43.01811, -91.15046

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 Mississippi River

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 Mississippi River.

Across the state line from Mississippi River

Mississippi River is close enough to the Wisconsin border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Mississippi River FAQ

Where is Mississippi River?+

Mississippi River is in Crawford County, Wisconsin, at 43.01811, -91.15046.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mississippi River?+

Mississippi River is reported to produce Pearls.

Is collecting allowed at Mississippi River?+

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 Mississippi River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.01811, -91.15046 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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