Rockhounding in Goodhue County, Minnesota

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Goodhue County. Most commonly produces lake superior agate.

Goodhue County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Barn Bluff rising above the Mississippi River at Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota — Red WingGoodhue County, Minnesota

Minerals reported in Goodhue County

Lake Superior Agate1

Standout in Goodhue County

Hand-picked spot in Goodhue County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Red Wing
Public
Goodhue County
Red Wing anchors the southeastern reach of Minnesota's Lake Superior agate range: glaciers and the Mississippi River spread agate-bearing gravel far south of the stone's North Shore origin. Collectors work the gravelly bars, banks, and river-mouth deposits along the Mississippi for banded agate, and the region's Paleozoic bluffs add fossil interest. The stones here are the same billion-year-old rift agates found up north, redeposited by ice and water.
Lake Superior Agate

Spots in Goodhue County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Red WingHay Creek Trail	Lake Superior Agate	44.5445, -92.5664	Public

Neighboring counties in Minnesota

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Goodhue County. A natural extension if Goodhue County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Goodhue County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Minnesota.

Jackson County~93 miWisconsin · 1 spotTop: Actinolite, Almandine, Andalusite

Goodhue County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Goodhue County, Minnesota?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Goodhue County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Goodhue County?+

Spots in Goodhue County most often produce Lake Superior Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Goodhue County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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