Where to Find Jasper in Minnesota
8 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Minnesota, across 3 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish.
Map of 8 jasper rockhounding spots in Minnesota
Jasper by county in Minnesota
Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.
Every jasper 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 |
| OsseoElm Creek Boulevard | Hennepin County | 45.0931, -93.4087 | 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 | |
| ElyDavid Dill-Taconite State Trail | Saint Louis County | 47.8756, -91.9145 | Public | |
| General Area (jasper) | Saint Louis County | 47.3858, -93.0547 | Public | |
| Hibbing (area 2) | Saint Louis County | 47.4443, -92.9945 | Public |
Jasper in Minnesota FAQ
Where can I find jasper in Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 jasper spots in Minnesota, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Saint Louis County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Minnesota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in Minnesota?+
Saint Louis County has the most jasper spots in our database for Minnesota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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