Where to Find Jasper in Minnesota
Minnesota has 8 mapped collecting spots that report jasper, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Saint Louis County County with 5 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 jasper collecting spots in Minnesota
Best counties for jasper in Minnesota
Ranked by the number of mapped jasper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Saint Louis County5 spots
- Crow Wing County2 spots
- Hennepin County1 spot
Every jasper 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 |
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the jasper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Jasper in the encyclopedia.
Jasper in Minnesota FAQ
Where can you find jasper in Minnesota?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Saint Louis County County, Crow Wing County County, and Hennepin County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many jasper spots are mapped in Minnesota?+
8 spots across 3 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 jasper 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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
