Rockhounding near La Crosse, WI

80 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of La Crosse — 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 Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois.

Closest rockhounding spots to La Crosse

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

Bluffs of Miss. RiverLa Crosse County, Wisconsin2 mi · 2 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Diamond
La Crosse CountyLa Crosse County, Wisconsin7 mi · 9 min driveLake Superior Agate
CaledoniaHouston County, Minnesota19 mi · 24 min driveCalcite
Lake WinonaWinona County, Minnesota26 mi · 32 min driveLake Superior Agate
Bronk QuarryWinona County, Minnesota29 mi · 36 min driveCalcite, Dolomite, Goethite
General Area (Winona)Winona County, Minnesota29 mi · 36 min driveLake Superior Agate

Most-reported finds near La Crosse

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

Hunting something specific near La Crosse?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around La Crosse to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of La Crosse

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Bluffs of Miss. RiverHanifl Road	La Crosse County	Lake Superior Agate Jasper Diamond Fossils	43.7779, -91.2407	Permission
La Crosse CountyTwo Creeks Court	La Crosse County	Lake Superior Agate	43.8366, -91.1090	Public
CaledoniaOld 44 Road	Houston County	Calcite	43.6222, -91.5248	Public
Lake WinonaLake Park Path	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0366, -91.6434	Public
Bronk QuarrySeminary Drive	Winona County	Calcite Dolomite Goethite Hematite Marcasite Pyrite	44.0338, -91.7227	Public
General Area (Winona)US 61	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0588, -91.7005	Public
Winona48th Avenue	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0538, -91.7117	Public
Harper’s FerryWinfield Road	Allamakee County	Pearls	43.2099, -91.1367	Public
Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps	Jackson County	Actinolite Almandine Andalusite Biotite Kyanite Magnetite Sillimanite	44.2939, -90.7184	Public
Prairie du Chien	Crawford County	Agate	43.1153, -91.1579	Permission
BoscobelState Highway 60	Crawford County	Pearls	43.1503, -90.7185	Public
Rochester (area 2)Highway 14 East	Olmsted County	Lake Superior Agate Fossils	44.0001, -92.2829	Public
Mississippi River	Crawford County	Pearls	43.0181, -91.1505	Public
WabashaHiawatha Drive West	Wabasha County	Lake Superior Agate	44.3851, -92.0565	Public
Olmsted County19th Street Southeast	Olmsted County	Gold	43.9980, -92.3889	Public
MuscodaElm Street	Iowa County	Agate	43.1902, -90.4200	Public
WerleyStar Lane	Grant County	Barite Dogtooth Calcite Galena Marcasite Pyrite Smithsonite Sphalerite	43.0204, -90.7662	Public
Black River & tributariesMerrilian to Marshfield	Clark County	Agate Jasper	44.5654, -90.6133	Public
RochesterZumbro River Trail South	Olmsted County	Lake Superior Agate Chalcedony Fossils	43.9970, -92.4930	Public
Clayton CountyGreat River Road	Clayton County	Galena Limonite Pyrite Sphalerite	42.8673, -91.1289	Public
Fayette CountyEcho Valley Road	Fayette County	Lake Superior Agate	42.9470, -91.7751	Public
DurandSupri Lane	Pepin County	Lake Superior Agate	44.6380, -91.9341	Public
Abelman's Gorge areaRiver Street	Sauk County	Quartz Quartzite	43.4904, -89.9174	Public
Little Falls AreaCounty Highway K	Eau Claire County	Beryl	44.8103, -91.2822	Public
Big Falls ParkBig Falls Forest Road	Eau Claire County	Almandine Cummingtonite Hornblende Plagioclase	44.8210, -91.2936	Public

La Crosse rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near La Crosse?+

There are 80 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of La Crosse, Wisconsin. The closest is Bluffs of Miss. River in La Crosse County, roughly 2 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near La Crosse?+

Spots within driving distance of La Crosse most commonly produce lake superior agate, calcite, galena, jasper, pyrite, agate.

Is rockhounding legal near La Crosse?+

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 La Crosse?+

Most weekend trips from La Crosse 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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The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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