Wabasha: Lake Superior Agate Rockhounding in Wabasha County, Minnesota

Updated June 2026

Wabasha 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: Hiawatha Drive West
Postcode: 55981
Coordinates: 44.38509, -92.05653

Geology at Wabasha

This spot sits on Middle and Upper Cambrian, mapped as sandstone, siltstone, and shale that formed roughly 510 to 485 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: Middle and Upper Cambrian
Age: 510–485 Ma (Middle Cambrian to Furongian)
Rock types: sandstone, siltstone, and shale
Elevation: 690 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Wabasha

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ALMA DAM 4 station (8 mi away).

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 Wabasha

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 Wabasha.

Across the state line from Wabasha

Wabasha 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.

Wabasha FAQ

Where is Wabasha?+

Wabasha is in Wabasha County, Minnesota, at 44.38509, -92.05653. Nearest road: Hiawatha Drive West.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wabasha?+

Wabasha is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Wabasha?+

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 Wabasha?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Wabasha?+

The most comfortable months at Wabasha are April to October.

How do I get to Wabasha?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.38509, -92.05653 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hiawatha Drive West.

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