Rockhounding near Sudbury, ON
22 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Sudbury, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Every spot within 320 km of Sudbury
Cobalt Heritage Silver TrailTimiskaming District, Ontario · 141 km awayCheck locally · Silver, Cobalt Bloom- Misery Bay Provincial ParkManitoulin District, Ontario · 154 km awayCheck locally · Fossil
- Yarrow Barite MineTimiskaming District, Ontario · 157 km awayCheck locally · Barite, Calcite, Fluorite +4
- Craigleith Provincial ParkGrey County, Ontario · 223 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Desmont MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 268 km awayPermission required · Molybdenite, Diopside, Stillwellite +1
- Wilberforce areaHaliburton County, Ontario · 269 km awayFee dig · Amphibole, Titanite, Apatite +2
- Schickler Fluorite OccurrenceHaliburton County, Ontario · 270 km awayPermission required · Fluorite, Apatite, Scapolite +3
- Dark Star Crystal MineHaliburton County, Ontario · 270 km awayFee dig · Titanite, Apatite
- Bear Lake DiggingsHaliburton County, Ontario · 272 km awayCheck locally · Apatite, Titanite, Mica
Titanite Hill (Tory Hill)Haliburton County, Ontario · 274 km awayPublic access · Titanite, Apatite, Feldspar- Silver Crater MineHastings County, Ontario · 282 km awayCheck locally · Betafite, Titanite, Apatite +2
- CN Rock PileHastings County, Ontario · 286 km awayPublic access · Sodalite, Rose Quartz, Apatite +2
- Mica BayAlgoma District, Ontario · 291 km awayPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- Stone BeachAlgoma District, Ontario · 292 km awayPublic access · Granite, Hematite, Magnetite +3
- Princess Sodalite MineHastings County, Ontario · 293 km awayFee dig · Sodalite, Hackmanite, Nepheline +3
- Craigmont MineRenfrew County, Ontario · 293 km awayCheck locally · Corundum, Garnet, Molybdenite +3
- Egan Chutes Provincial ParkHastings County, Ontario · 297 km awayCheck locally · Nepheline, Sodalite, Biotite +2
- Rose Quartz PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 305 km awayFee dig · Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Beryl +3
- Beryl PitRenfrew County, Ontario · 307 km awayFee dig · Beryl, Pyrite, Columbite +5
- Kuehl LakeRenfrew County, Ontario · 309 km awayCheck locally · Zircon, Apatite, Titanite
- Smart Mine (Miller Property)Renfrew County, Ontario · 318 km awayPermission required · Apatite, Titanite, Zircon +4
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, Ontario · 319 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
Most-reported finds near Sudbury
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Sudbury rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Sudbury?+
There are 22 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Sudbury, Ontario. The closest is Cobalt Heritage Silver Trail in Timiskaming District, roughly 141 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Sudbury?+
Spots within driving distance of Sudbury most commonly produce apatite, titanite, calcite, fluorite, zircon, beryl.
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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