Where to Find Quartz in Wisconsin
13 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Wisconsin, across 11 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 13 quartz rockhounding spots in Wisconsin
Quartz by county in Wisconsin
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Quartz in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Wisconsin?+
RockHoundR tracks 13 quartz spots in Wisconsin, spread across 11 counties. The strongest concentration is in Iron County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Wisconsin?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Wisconsin?+
Iron County has the most quartz spots in our database for Wisconsin. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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