Where to Find Marcasite in Minnesota
5 mapped marcasite rockhounding spots in Minnesota, across 3 counties. Marcasite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 5 marcasite rockhounding spots in Minnesota
Marcasite by county in Minnesota
Counties ranked by number of marcasite spots in our database.
Every marcasite spot in Minnesota
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarltonChestnut Avenue | Carlton County |
| 46.6640, -92.4249 | Public |
| CloquetReservation Road | Carlton County |
| 46.7503, -92.4935 | Public |
| Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet Avenue | Carlton County |
| 46.7217, -92.4613 | Public |
| Hibbing (area 2) | Saint Louis County | 47.4443, -92.9945 | Public | |
| Bronk QuarrySeminary Drive | Winona County | 44.0338, -91.7227 | Public |
Marcasite in Minnesota FAQ
Where can I find marcasite in Minnesota?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 marcasite spots in Minnesota, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carlton County.
Is collecting marcasite legal in Minnesota?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like marcasite 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 marcasite location in Minnesota?+
Carlton County has the most marcasite spots in our database for Minnesota. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
