Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes — Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin

Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include almandite, kyanite, staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Sandy Beach Road
Coordinates: 46.11086, -89.96272

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 Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes

Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes 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.

Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes FAQ

Where is Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes?+

Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.11086, -89.96272. Nearest road: Sandy Beach Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes?+

Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes is reported to produce Almandite, Kyanite, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes?+

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 Sandy Beach & Mud Lakes?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.11086, -89.96272 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sandy Beach Road.

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