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Rockhounding near Rochester, MN

76 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Rochester — 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, Wisconsin, Iowa.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Rochester, Minnesota

Closest rockhounding spots to Rochester

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

Most-reported finds near Rochester

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

Hunting something specific near Rochester?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Rochester

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
RochesterZumbro River Trail SouthOlmsted County43.9970, -92.4930Public
Olmsted County19th Street SoutheastOlmsted County43.9980, -92.3889Public
Rochester (area 2)Highway 14 EastOlmsted County44.0001, -92.2829Public
WabashaHiawatha Drive WestWabasha County44.3851, -92.0565Public
Red WingHay Creek TrailGoodhue County44.5445, -92.5664Public
Bronk QuarrySeminary DriveWinona County44.0338, -91.7227Public
Winona48th AvenueWinona County44.0538, -91.7117Public
General Area (Winona)US 61Winona County44.0588, -91.7005Public
Lake WinonaLake Park PathWinona County44.0366, -91.6434Public
Diamond BluffState Highway 35Pierce County44.6551, -92.6367Public
DurandSupri LanePepin County44.6380, -91.9341Public
Plum CreekState Highway 72Pierce County44.7298, -92.2373Public
CaledoniaOld 44 RoadHouston County43.6222, -91.5248Public
Bluffs of Miss. RiverHanifl RoadLa Crosse County43.7779, -91.2407Permission
MenomonieStout RoadDunn County44.8849, -91.8774Public
Quarry IslandI 494Dakota County44.8679, -93.1809Public
La Crosse CountyTwo Creeks CourtLa Crosse County43.8366, -91.1090Public
St. PaulBattle Creek Regional TrailRamsey County44.9377, -93.0240Public
JordanUS 169Scott County44.6729, -93.6207Public
StillwaterDellwood RoadWashington County
  • Tripoli
45.0759, -92.8107Public
KasotaLe Sueur County
  • Fossilized Coral
44.2857, -93.9907Public
MankatoChapman RoadBlue Earth County44.1486, -94.0329Public
MinneapolisLuce Line Regional TrailHennepin County44.9824, -93.3171Public
Little Falls AreaCounty Highway KEau Claire County44.8103, -91.2822Public
Big Falls ParkBig Falls Forest RoadEau Claire County44.8210, -91.2936Public

Rochester rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Rochester?+
There are 76 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Rochester, Minnesota. The closest is Rochester in Olmsted County, roughly 1 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Rochester?+
Spots within driving distance of Rochester most commonly produce lake superior agate, agate, jasper, calcite, geode, pyrite.
Is rockhounding legal near Rochester?+
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 Rochester?+
Most weekend trips from Rochester 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.

More state coverage

The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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