Where to Find Iron in Minnesota
Minnesota has 6 mapped collecting spots that report iron, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Louis County County with 4 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 iron collecting spots in Minnesota
Best counties for iron in Minnesota
Ranked by the number of mapped iron spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every iron spot we track in Minnesota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find iron in Minnesota?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saint Louis County County and Crow Wing County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many iron spots are mapped in Minnesota?+
6 spots across 2 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 iron in Minnesota?+
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.
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Hunt iron in Minnesota 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.
