Where to Find Epidote in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 5 mapped collecting spots that report epidote, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every epidote spot we track in Wisconsin
Best spotNear Saxon FallsIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Calcite, Chlorite, Epidote +3
Dresser Trap Rock QuarryPolk County, WisconsinPublic access · Actinolite, Augite, Bornite +12- Ounce CreekDouglas County, WisconsinPublic access · Agate, Azurite, Bornite +7
- Neshotah BeachManitowoc County, WisconsinPublic access · Syringopora, Coral, Jasper +3
- HalderMarathon County, WisconsinPublic access · Epidote, Unakite
Standout epidote spots in Wisconsin
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for epidote in Wisconsin
Ranked by the number of mapped epidote spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the epidote identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Epidote in the encyclopedia.
Epidote in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can you find epidote in Wisconsin?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Douglas County, Iron County, and Manitowoc County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many epidote spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+
5 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 epidote 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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt epidote in Wisconsin with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
