Knife River beaches — Rockhounding in Lake County, Minnesota

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lake County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Sciff Landing Road
Postcode: 55609
Coordinates: 46.95035, -91.77834

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 Knife River beaches

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Lake Superior Agate

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Knife River beaches FAQ

Where is Knife River beaches?+

Knife River beaches is in Lake County, Minnesota, at 46.95035, -91.77834. Nearest road: Sciff Landing Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Knife River beaches?+

Knife River beaches is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Knife River beaches?+

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 Knife River beaches?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.95035, -91.77834 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sciff Landing Road.

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