Blue Earth — Rockhounding in Faribault County, Minnesota

Blue Earth is a mapped rockhounding spot in Faribault County, Minnesota. Reported finds include lake superior agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Faribault County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: East Fork Street
Postcode: 56013
Coordinates: 43.64024, -94.08400

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 Blue Earth

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Lake Superior Agate

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Blue Earth FAQ

Where is Blue Earth?+

Blue Earth is in Faribault County, Minnesota, at 43.64024, -94.08400. Nearest road: East Fork Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Blue Earth?+

Blue Earth is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Blue Earth?+

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 Blue Earth?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.64024, -94.08400 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East Fork Street.

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