Where to Find Iron in Minnesota
6 mapped iron rockhounding spots in Minnesota, across 2 counties. Iron is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 6 iron rockhounding spots in Minnesota
Iron by county in Minnesota
Counties ranked by number of iron spots in our database.
Every iron spot in Minnesota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arco MineSlikstone Drive | Crow Wing County |
| 46.4891, -94.0019 | Public |
| Portsmouth MinePortsmouth Campground Trail | Crow Wing County |
| 46.4908, -93.9714 | Public |
| BiwabikOld Highway 135 | Saint Louis County | 47.5294, -92.3662 | Public | |
| Biwabik (area 2)Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Ry | Saint Louis County | 47.5045, -92.4378 | Public | |
| General Area (jasper) | Saint Louis County | 47.3858, -93.0547 | Public | |
| Hibbing (area 2) | Saint Louis County | 47.4443, -92.9945 | Public |
Iron in Minnesota FAQ
Where can I find iron in Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 iron spots in Minnesota, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Saint Louis County.
Is collecting iron legal in Minnesota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like iron 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 iron location in Minnesota?+
Saint Louis County has the most iron spots in our database for Minnesota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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