Where to Find Kyanite in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 9 mapped collecting spots that report kyanite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Iron County with 5 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Every kyanite spot we track in Wisconsin

Best spotJackson Co. Iron Mine dumpsJackson County, WisconsinPublic access · Actinolite, Almandine, Andalusite +4
Best spotPowell KyaniteIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Kyanite, Staurolite, Almandine +2
General AreaIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Almandite, Biotite, Kyanite +5
Pine River ReservoirFlorence County, WisconsinPublic access · Quartz, Kyanite, Hematite
Sandy Beach & Mud LakesIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Almandite, Kyanite, Staurolite
Blaisdell LakeSawyer County, WisconsinPublic access · Kyanite
Btwn Spider Lake & Lost Land LakeSawyer County, WisconsinPublic access · Kyanite
MercerIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Kyanite
Robinson LandingIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Kyanite

Standout kyanite spots in Wisconsin

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for kyanite in Wisconsin

Ranked by the number of mapped kyanite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Before you go

Read the kyanite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Kyanite in the encyclopedia.

Kyanite in Wisconsin FAQ

Where can you find kyanite in Wisconsin?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County, Sawyer County, and Florence County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many kyanite spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+

9 spots across 4 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 kyanite in Wisconsin?+

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. 9 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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