Rockhounding near Bemidji, MN

19 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bemidji — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Minnesota.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bemidji, Minnesota

Closest rockhounding spots to Bemidji

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

Most-reported finds near Bemidji

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Bemidji

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Arco MineSlikstone DriveCrow Wing County46.4891, -94.0019Public
Portsmouth MinePortsmouth Campground TrailCrow Wing County46.4908, -93.9714Public
BrainerdCrow Wing County46.3750, -94.1460Public
General Area (jasper)Saint Louis County47.3858, -93.0547Public
Hibbing (area 2)Saint Louis County47.4443, -92.9945Public
HibbingEast 3rd StreetSaint Louis County47.4602, -92.9337Public
Little Falls180th StreetMorrison County46.0196, -94.3891Public
Charles Lindbergh State ParkMorrison County45.9591, -94.3927Permission
Biwabik (area 2)Duluth Missabe & Iron Range RySaint Louis County47.5045, -92.4378Public
RoyaltonNature RoadMorrison County45.8253, -94.3545Public
BiwabikOld Highway 135Saint Louis County47.5294, -92.3662Public
CloquetReservation RoadCarlton County46.7503, -92.4935Public
Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet AvenueCarlton County46.7217, -92.4613Public
Mine (feldspar)Lake of the Woods County49.3067, -94.9545Public
CarltonChestnut AvenueCarlton County46.6640, -92.4249Public
ElyDavid Dill-Taconite State TrailSaint Louis County47.8756, -91.9145Public
Pine CityChadwood Lane SouthwestPine County45.8260, -92.9875Public
French RiverNorth Shore DriveSaint Louis County46.8976, -91.8955Public
WintonState Highway 169Saint Louis County47.9225, -91.8006Public

Bemidji rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Bemidji?+
There are 19 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bemidji, Minnesota. The closest is Arco Mine in Crow Wing County, roughly 80 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bemidji?+
Spots within driving distance of Bemidji most commonly produce lake superior agate, jasper, iron, garnet, marcasite, pyrite.
Is rockhounding legal near Bemidji?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bemidji?+
Most weekend trips from Bemidji fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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