Werley — Rockhounding in Grant County, Wisconsin

Werley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include barite, dogtooth calcite, galena, marcasite, pyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Star Lane
Coordinates: 43.02042, -90.76623

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 Werley

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Werley.

Across the state line from Werley

Werley 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.

Werley FAQ

Where is Werley?+

Werley is in Grant County, Wisconsin, at 43.02042, -90.76623. Nearest road: Star Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Werley?+

Werley is reported to produce Barite, Dogtooth Calcite, Galena, Marcasite, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Werley?+

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 Werley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.02042, -90.76623 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Star Lane.

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