Where to Find Malachite in Wisconsin
3 mapped malachite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin, across 3 counties. Malachite is bright-green copper carbonate, often found alongside azurite and chrysocolla in oxidized copper ores.
Map of 3 malachite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin
Malachite by county in Wisconsin
Counties ranked by number of malachite spots in our database.
Every malachite spot in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ounce CreekCoppermine Scenic Drive Loop | Douglas County | 46.2192, -91.5640 | Public | |
| Flambeau Copper MineKennecott Avenue | Rusk County | 45.4427, -91.1209 | Public | |
| The Bend DepositNorth Road | Taylor County |
| 45.2908, -90.5964 | Public |
Malachite in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can I find malachite in Wisconsin?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 malachite spots in Wisconsin, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Douglas County.
Is collecting malachite legal in Wisconsin?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like malachite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Wisconsin, 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 malachite location in Wisconsin?+
Douglas County has the most malachite spots in our database for Wisconsin. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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