Rockhounding near Bemidji, MN
19 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bemidji — 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.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bemidji, Minnesota
Closest rockhounding spots to Bemidji
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Arco MineCrow Wing County, Minnesota80 mi · 1 hr 39 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Portsmouth MineCrow Wing County, Minnesota80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- BrainerdCrow Wing County, Minnesota83 mi · 1 hr 44 min driveLake Superior Agate
- General Area (jasper)Saint Louis County, Minnesota86 mi · 1 hr 47 min driveLake Superior Agate, Iron, Jasper
- Hibbing (area 2)Saint Louis County, Minnesota88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveIron, Agate, Jasper
- HibbingSaint Louis County, Minnesota91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveLake Superior Agate
Most-reported finds near Bemidji
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Lake Superior Agate11
- Jasper7
- Iron6
- Garnet4
- Marcasite4
- Pyrite4
- Agate3
- Chalcedony3
- Greenalite3
- Magnetite3
- Minnesotaite3
- Staurolite3
Every spot within 150 miles of Bemidji
Sorted by distance from Bemidji. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Bemidji rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Bemidji?+
There are 19 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bemidji, Minnesota. The closest is Arco Mine in Crow Wing County, roughly 80 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bemidji?+
Spots within driving distance of Bemidji most commonly produce lake superior agate, jasper, iron, garnet, marcasite, pyrite.
Is rockhounding legal near Bemidji?+
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 Bemidji?+
Most weekend trips from Bemidji 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 1 state. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
