Bluffs of Miss. River — Rockhounding in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Bluffs of Miss. River is a mapped rockhounding spot in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include lake superior agate, jasper, diamond, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: La Crosse County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Hanifl Road
Postcode: 54601
Coordinates: 43.77790, -91.24066

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 Bluffs of Miss. River

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Across the state line from Bluffs of Miss. River

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Bluffs of Miss. River FAQ

Where is Bluffs of Miss. River?+

Bluffs of Miss. River is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, at 43.77790, -91.24066. Nearest road: Hanifl Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bluffs of Miss. River?+

Bluffs of Miss. River is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Diamond, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Bluffs of Miss. River?+

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 Bluffs of Miss. River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.77790, -91.24066 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hanifl Road.

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