Lake Pepin: Lake Superior Agate Rockhounding in Wabasha County, Minnesota

Updated August 2026

Lake Pepin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wabasha County, Minnesota. Reported finds include lake superior agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wabasha County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: Route 61
Coordinates: 44.41586, -92.19007

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Lake Pepin

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Lake Superior Agate Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Pepin.

Across the state line from Lake Pepin

Lake Pepin is close enough to the Minnesota border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Lake Pepin FAQ

Where is Lake Pepin?+

Lake Pepin is in Wabasha County, Minnesota, at 44.41586, -92.19007. Nearest road: Route 61.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Pepin?+

Lake Pepin is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Pepin?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Lake Pepin?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

How do I get to Lake Pepin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.41586, -92.19007 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Route 61.

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