Rockhounding near Sudbury, ON

10 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Sudbury, most within a few hours' drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Closest rockhounding spots to Sudbury

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario269 km · 3 hr 29 min driveAmphibole, Titanite, Apatite
Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario270 km · 3 hr 30 min driveTitanite, Apatite
Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario272 km · 3 hr 31 min driveApatite, Titanite, Mica
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario274 km · 3 hr 33 min driveTitanite, Apatite, Feldspar
CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario286 km · 3 hr 42 min driveSodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite
Mica BayAlgoma District, Ontario291 km · 3 hr 46 min driveGranite, Hematite, Magnetite

Most-reported finds near Sudbury

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 320 km of Sudbury

Sorted by distance from Sudbury. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Wilberforce areaEssonville Line	Amphibole Titanite Apatite Calcite Molybdenite	45.0362, -78.2234	Paid / fee
Dark Star Crystal MineHighway 118	Titanite Apatite	44.9734, -78.2753	Paid / fee
Bear Lake Diggings	Apatite Titanite Mica	44.9160, -78.3180	Check locally
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)	Titanite Apatite Feldspar	44.9330, -78.2660	Public
CN Rock PileKuno Road	Sodalite Rose Quartz Apatite Beryl Corundum	45.1579, -77.8344	Public
Mica BayHighway 17	Granite Hematite Magnetite Jasper Quartzite Lake Superior Agate	47.1006, -84.7105	Public
Stone BeachHighway 17	Granite Hematite Magnetite Jasper Quartzite Lake Superior Agate	46.9722, -84.7611	Public
Princess Sodalite MineHighway 28	Sodalite Hackmanite Nepheline Cancrinite Natrolite Analcime	45.0725, -77.8094	Paid / fee
Rose Quartz Pit	Rose Quartz Smoky Quartz Beryl Fluorite Columbite-(fe) Bertrandite	45.3181, -77.4256	Paid / fee
Beryl PitLetterkenny Road	Beryl Pyrite Columbite Euxenite Tourmaline Fluorite Quartz Aquamarine	45.3319, -77.3909	Paid / fee

Sudbury rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Sudbury?+

There are 10 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Sudbury, Ontario. The closest is Wilberforce area in Haliburton County, roughly 269 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Sudbury?+

Spots within driving distance of Sudbury most commonly produce apatite, titanite, beryl, fluorite, granite, hematite.

Is rockhounding legal near Sudbury?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Sudbury?+

The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Sudbury, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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