Rockhounding in Morrison County, Minnesota

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Morrison County. Most commonly produces staurolite, garnet, lake superior agate.

Morrison County rockhounding photos

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

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Blanchard Dam on the Mississippi River south of Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota — Little FallsMorrison County, Minnesota

Minerals reported in Morrison County

Standout in Morrison County

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

Top pick
Little Falls
Public
Morrison County
The Mississippi River gravels around Little Falls carry Lake Superior agate along with staurolite, the twinned fairy cross crystals that made the area locally famous. The best-known staurolite ground is the shoreline below Blanchard Dam south of town, one of the few places in the world where the crosses can be surface-collected. Morrison County's glacial gravel pits also produce agate, quartz, and jasper.
Lake Superior Agate, Garnet, Staurolite

Spots in Morrison County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Charles Lindbergh State Park	Staurolite	45.9591, -94.3927	Permission
Little Falls180th Street	Lake Superior Agate Garnet Staurolite	46.0196, -94.3891	Public
RoyaltonNature Road	Staurolite	45.8253, -94.3545	Public

Neighboring counties in Minnesota

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

Morrison County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Morrison County, Minnesota?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Morrison County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Morrison County?+

Spots in Morrison County most often produce Staurolite, Garnet, Lake Superior Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Morrison 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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