Where to Find Lake Superior Agate in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 mapped collecting spots that report lake superior agate, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Dunn County with 3 spots. 12 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Every lake superior agate spot we track in Wisconsin

Best spotBig Bay Town ParkAshland County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Thomsonite +1
Best spotWisconsin PointDouglas County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Copper +1
Best spotSaxon Harbor County ParkIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Copper
Bluffs of Miss. RiverLa Crosse County, WisconsinPermission required · Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Diamond +1
Chippewa CountyChippewa County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Quartz
Amnicon FallsDouglas County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
Chippewa River Boat LandingDunn County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
Devil's LakeSauk County, WisconsinPermission required · Lake Superior Agate
DurandPepin County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
Hubbard's LandingPepin County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
La Crosse CountyLa Crosse County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
MenomonieDunn County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
Meridean Boat LandingDunn County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate
Nelson Public Boat LandingBuffalo County, WisconsinPublic access · Lake Superior Agate

Standout lake superior agate spots in Wisconsin

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

Best counties for lake superior agate in Wisconsin

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

Dunn County3 spots
Douglas County2 spots
La Crosse County2 spots
Pepin County2 spots
Ashland County1 spot
Buffalo County1 spot
Chippewa County1 spot
Iron County1 spot
Sauk County1 spot

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Lake Superior Agate in Wisconsin FAQ

Where can you find lake superior agate in Wisconsin?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Dunn County, Douglas County, and La Crosse County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.

How many lake superior agate spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+

14 spots across 9 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 lake superior agate 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. 12 of the 14 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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