Rockhounding near Minneapolis, MN
58 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minneapolis — 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 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Closest rockhounding spots to Minneapolis
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- MinneapolisHennepin County, Minnesota3 mi · 3 min driveLake Superior Agate
- Quarry IslandDakota County, Minnesota9 mi · 11 min driveLake Superior Agate
- OsseoHennepin County, Minnesota11 mi · 13 min driveLake Superior Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- St. PaulRamsey County, Minnesota12 mi · 15 min driveLake Superior Agate
- StillwaterWashington County, Minnesota23 mi · 29 min driveTripoli
- JordanScott County, Minnesota27 mi · 34 min driveGold
Most-reported finds near Minneapolis
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Minneapolis
Sorted by distance from Minneapolis. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MinneapolisLuce Line Regional Trail | Hennepin County | 44.9824, -93.3171 | Public | |
| Quarry IslandI 494 | Dakota County | 44.8679, -93.1809 | Public | |
| OsseoElm Creek Boulevard | Hennepin County | 45.0931, -93.4087 | Public | |
| St. PaulBattle Creek Regional Trail | Ramsey County | 44.9377, -93.0240 | Public | |
| StillwaterDellwood Road | Washington County |
| 45.0759, -92.8107 | Public |
| JordanUS 169 | Scott County | 44.6729, -93.6207 | Public | |
| Diamond BluffState Highway 35 | Pierce County | 44.6551, -92.6367 | Public | |
| Dresser Trap Rock QuarryEast Avenue North | Polk County |
| 45.3790, -92.6297 | Public |
| Red WingHay Creek Trail | Goodhue County | 44.5445, -92.5664 | Public | |
| Plum CreekState Highway 72 | Pierce County | 44.7298, -92.2373 | Public | |
| Kasota | Le Sueur County |
| 44.2857, -93.9907 | Public |
| Pine CityChadwood Lane Southwest | Pine County | 45.8260, -92.9875 | Public | |
| MenomonieStout Road | Dunn County | 44.8849, -91.8774 | Public | |
| MankatoChapman Road | Blue Earth County | 44.1486, -94.0329 | Public | |
| DurandSupri Lane | Pepin County | 44.6380, -91.9341 | Public | |
| WabashaHiawatha Drive West | Wabasha County | 44.3851, -92.0565 | Public | |
| RochesterZumbro River Trail South | Olmsted County | 43.9970, -92.4930 | Public | |
| RoyaltonNature Road | Morrison County | 45.8253, -94.3545 | Public | |
| Olmsted County19th Street Southeast | Olmsted County | 43.9980, -92.3889 | Public | |
| Rochester (area 2)Highway 14 East | Olmsted County | 44.0001, -92.2829 | Public | |
| General Area24 3/4 Street | Barron County |
| 45.4851, -91.6425 | Public |
| Charles Lindbergh State Park | Morrison County | 45.9591, -94.3927 | Public | |
| Little Falls180th Street | Morrison County | 46.0196, -94.3891 | Public | |
| Big Falls ParkBig Falls Forest Road | Eau Claire County |
| 44.8210, -91.2936 | Public |
| Little Falls AreaCounty Highway K | Eau Claire County | 44.8103, -91.2822 | Public |
Minneapolis rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Minneapolis?+
There are 58 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The closest is Minneapolis in Hennepin County, roughly 3 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Minneapolis?+
Spots within driving distance of Minneapolis most commonly produce lake superior agate, jasper, agate, gold, magnetite, pyrite.
Is rockhounding legal near Minneapolis?+
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 Minneapolis?+
Most weekend trips from Minneapolis 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.
More state coverage
The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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