Iron County — Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Trail 17
Postcode: 49938
Coordinates: 46.44497, -90.17800

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 Iron County

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 Iron County.

Across the state line from Iron County

Iron County 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.

Iron County FAQ

Where is Iron County?+

Iron County is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.44497, -90.17800. Nearest road: Trail 17.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Iron County?+

Iron County is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Iron County?+

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 Iron County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.44497, -90.17800 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trail 17.

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