Olmsted County — Rockhounding in Olmsted County, Minnesota

Olmsted County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Olmsted County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: 19th Street Southeast
Postcode: 55904
Coordinates: 43.99797, -92.38890

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 Olmsted County

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Gold

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Olmsted County FAQ

Where is Olmsted County?+

Olmsted County is in Olmsted County, Minnesota, at 43.99797, -92.38890. Nearest road: 19th Street Southeast.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Olmsted County?+

Olmsted County is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Olmsted County?+

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 Olmsted County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.99797, -92.38890 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 19th Street Southeast.

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