General Area — Rockhounding in Oconto County, Wisconsin

General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include quartz, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oconto County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Carter Fire Tower Trail
Coordinates: 45.37404, -88.63297

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 General Area

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General Area FAQ

Where is General Area?+

General Area is in Oconto County, Wisconsin, at 45.37404, -88.63297. Nearest road: Carter Fire Tower Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at General Area?+

General Area is reported to produce Quartz, Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at General Area?+

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 General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.37404, -88.63297 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carter Fire Tower Trail.

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