Near Saxon Falls — Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin

Near Saxon Falls is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include calcite, chlorite, epidote, laumontite, prehnite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Saxon Falls Road
Postcode: 54559
Coordinates: 46.53557, -90.37873

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 Near Saxon Falls

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Across the state line from Near Saxon Falls

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Near Saxon Falls FAQ

Where is Near Saxon Falls?+

Near Saxon Falls is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.53557, -90.37873. Nearest road: Saxon Falls Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Near Saxon Falls?+

Near Saxon Falls is reported to produce Calcite, Chlorite, Epidote, Laumontite, Prehnite, Thomsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Near Saxon Falls?+

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 Near Saxon Falls?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.53557, -90.37873 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Saxon Falls Road.

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