Rockhounding near Milwaukee, WI
33 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Milwaukee — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Closest rockhounding spots to Milwaukee
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Estabrook ParkMilwaukee County, Wisconsin4 mi · 5 min driveGeode, Millerite
- RacineRacine County, Wisconsin19 mi · 24 min driveFossils, Calcite, Marcasite
- SaukvilleOzaukee County, Wisconsin22 mi · 28 min driveDiamond
- General Area QuarriesRacine County, Wisconsin25 mi · 32 min driveCrinoids, Trilobites
- EagleWaukesha County, Wisconsin33 mi · 42 min driveDiamond
- Mayville & Iron RidgeDodge County, Wisconsin42 mi · 53 min driveLimestone, Hematite
Most-reported finds near Milwaukee
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Milwaukee
Sorted by distance from Milwaukee. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estabrook ParkMilwaukee River Greenway Westside | Milwaukee County |
| 43.1013, -87.9140 | Public |
| RacineRacine MRK Trail | Racine County | 42.7739, -87.8083 | Public | |
| SaukvilleWest Acacia Drive | Ozaukee County | 43.3620, -87.9539 | Public | |
| General Area QuarriesMamerow Lane | Racine County |
| 42.7755, -88.2515 | Public |
| EagleState Highway 59 | Waukesha County | 42.8754, -88.5245 | Public | |
| Mayville & Iron RidgeLimetown Coutry | Dodge County |
| 43.4468, -88.5370 | Public |
| Gravels of Kettle MoraineSheil Drive | Dane County | 42.9015, -89.4225 | Public | |
| Berlin & UtleyEast Huron Street | Green Lake County |
| 43.9684, -88.9442 | Public |
| Beach (Petoskey area 3)North Lakeshore Drive | Oceana County |
| 43.7343, -86.4729 | Public |
| North AuroraConco Street | Kane County | 41.8029, -88.3195 | Public | |
| OshkoshDivision Street | Waushara County | 44.0430, -89.0981 | Public | |
| Outgamie CountyEiler Road | Brown County | 44.3711, -88.0920 | Public | |
| Monroe11th Street | Green County | 42.6001, -89.6517 | Public | |
| Devil's LakeDevil's Doorway Trail | Sauk County | 43.4136, -89.7200 | Public | |
| Abelman's Gorge areaRiver Street | Sauk County |
| 43.4904, -89.9174 | Public |
| DodgevilleCounty Highway YZ | Iowa County | 42.9757, -90.0862 | Public | |
| Coal CityHole In The Wall Road | Will County |
| 41.2792, -88.2003 | Public |
| Mazon River | Grundy County | 41.2934, -88.3667 | Public | |
| Cobb & MifflinBollant Road | Iowa County | 42.8839, -90.3877 | Public | |
| MuscodaElm Street | Iowa County | 43.1902, -90.4200 | Public | |
| East BrooklynSouth Kankakee Road | Grundy County | 41.1666, -88.2450 | Public | |
| TigertonSell Lane | Shawano County | 44.7330, -89.0736 | Public | |
| Howard City Gem MineStacey Road | Kent County | 43.1824, -85.3195 | Paid / fee | |
| PlattevilleWest Main Street | Grant County | 42.7346, -90.4803 | Public | |
| Hazel GreenState Highway 80 | Grant County | 42.5327, -90.4359 | Public |
Milwaukee rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Milwaukee?+
There are 33 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The closest is Estabrook Park in Milwaukee County, roughly 4 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Milwaukee?+
Spots within driving distance of Milwaukee most commonly produce galena, marcasite, pyrite, calcite, sphalerite, barite.
Is rockhounding legal near Milwaukee?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Milwaukee?+
Most weekend trips from Milwaukee fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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