Where to Find Garnet in Minnesota
4 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Minnesota, across 2 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 4 garnet rockhounding spots in Minnesota
Garnet by county in Minnesota
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Minnesota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarltonChestnut Avenue | Carlton County |
| 46.6640, -92.4249 | Public |
| CloquetReservation Road | Carlton County |
| 46.7503, -92.4935 | Public |
| Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet Avenue | Carlton County |
| 46.7217, -92.4613 | Public |
| Little Falls180th Street | Morrison County |
| 46.0196, -94.3891 | Public |
Garnet in Minnesota FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 garnet spots in Minnesota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carlton County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Minnesota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Minnesota, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best garnet location in Minnesota?+
Carlton County has the most garnet spots in our database for Minnesota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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