Carlton — Rockhounding in Carlton County, Minnesota

Carlton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carlton County, Minnesota. Reported finds include lake superior agate, garnet, greenalite, magnetite, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carlton County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Chestnut Avenue
Postcode: 55718
Coordinates: 46.66401, -92.42486

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Carlton

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Carlton FAQ

Where is Carlton?+

Carlton is in Carlton County, Minnesota, at 46.66401, -92.42486. Nearest road: Chestnut Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carlton?+

Carlton is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Garnet, Greenalite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Minnesotaite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Carlton?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Carlton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.66401, -92.42486 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Chestnut Avenue.

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