Oshkosh — Rockhounding in Waushara County, Wisconsin

Oshkosh is a mapped rockhounding spot in Waushara County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include calcite, galena, marcasite, pyrite, sphalerite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Waushara County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Division Street
Postcode: 54970
Coordinates: 44.04300, -89.09814

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 Oshkosh

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Oshkosh FAQ

Where is Oshkosh?+

Oshkosh is in Waushara County, Wisconsin, at 44.04300, -89.09814. Nearest road: Division Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Oshkosh?+

Oshkosh is reported to produce Calcite, Galena, Marcasite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Oshkosh?+

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 Oshkosh?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.04300, -89.09814 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Division Street.

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