Where to Find Hematite in Wisconsin
5 mapped hematite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin, across 5 counties. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color.
Map of 5 hematite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin
Hematite by county in Wisconsin
Counties ranked by number of hematite spots in our database.
Every hematite spot in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville & Iron RidgeLimetown Coutry | Dodge County |
| 43.4468, -88.5370 | Public |
| Pine River Reservoir | Florence County | 45.8328, -88.2640 | Public | |
| Montreal MineWisconsin Avenue | Iron County |
| 46.4281, -90.2337 | Public |
| General AreaCarter Fire Tower Trail | Oconto County | 45.3740, -88.6330 | Public | |
| Dresser Trap Rock QuarryEast Avenue North | Polk County |
| 45.3790, -92.6297 | Public |
Hematite in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can I find hematite in Wisconsin?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 hematite spots in Wisconsin, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Dodge County.
Is collecting hematite legal in Wisconsin?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hematite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Wisconsin, 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 hematite location in Wisconsin?+
Dodge County has the most hematite spots in our database for Wisconsin. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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