Prairie du Chien — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Wisconsin

Prairie du Chien is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43.11533, -91.15793

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 Prairie du Chien

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 Prairie du Chien.

Across the state line from Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien 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.

Prairie du Chien FAQ

Where is Prairie du Chien?+

Prairie du Chien is in Crawford County, Wisconsin, at 43.11533, -91.15793.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Prairie du Chien?+

Prairie du Chien is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Prairie du Chien?+

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 Prairie du Chien?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.11533, -91.15793 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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