Where to Find Diamond in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 6 mapped collecting spots that report diamond, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Pierce County County with 2 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 diamond collecting spots in Wisconsin
Best counties for diamond in Wisconsin
Ranked by the number of mapped diamond spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Pierce County2 spots
- Dane County1 spot
- La Crosse County1 spot
- Ozaukee County1 spot
- Waukesha County1 spot
Every diamond spot we track in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravels of Kettle MoraineSheil Drive | Dane County | 42.9015, -89.4225 | Public | |
| Bluffs of Miss. RiverHanifl Road | La Crosse County | 43.7779, -91.2407 | Public | |
| SaukvilleWest Acacia Drive | Ozaukee County | 43.3620, -87.9539 | Public | |
| Diamond BluffState Highway 35 | Pierce County | 44.6551, -92.6367 | Public | |
| Plum CreekState Highway 72 | Pierce County | 44.7298, -92.2373 | Public | |
| EagleState Highway 59 | Waukesha County | 42.8754, -88.5245 | Public |
Before you go
Read the diamond identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Diamond in the encyclopedia.
Diamond in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can you find diamond in Wisconsin?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Pierce County County, Dane County County, and La Crosse County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many diamond spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+
6 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect diamond in Wisconsin?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
