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Rockhounding near Duluth, MN

62 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Duluth — 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, Wisconsin, Michigan.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Duluth, Minnesota

Closest rockhounding spots to Duluth

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Duluth

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Every spot within 150 miles of Duluth

Sorted by distance from Duluth. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
French RiverNorth Shore DriveSaint Louis County46.8976, -91.8955Public
CarltonChestnut AvenueCarlton County46.6640, -92.4249Public
Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet AvenueCarlton County46.7217, -92.4613Public
CloquetReservation RoadCarlton County46.7503, -92.4935Public
Knife River beachesSciff Landing RoadLake County46.9503, -91.7783Public
Kelsey BeachMN 61Lake County47.0480, -91.6296Public
AnniconCoolidge Memorial HighwayDouglas County46.5160, -91.6030Public
Bayfield CountyD StreetBayfield County46.5684, -91.4203Public
Gull RockGitchi-Gami State TrailLake County47.2182, -91.3503Public
Ounce CreekCoppermine Scenic Drive LoopDouglas County46.2192, -91.5640Public
Beaver BayClub RoadLake County47.2573, -91.2958Public
Biwabik (area 2)Duluth Missabe & Iron Range RySaint Louis County47.5045, -92.4378Public
BiwabikOld Highway 135Saint Louis County47.5294, -92.3662Public
HibbingEast 3rd StreetSaint Louis County47.4602, -92.9337Public
General Area (jasper)Saint Louis County47.3858, -93.0547Public
Hibbing (area 2)Saint Louis County47.4443, -92.9945Public
Little Marais RiverMN 61Lake County
  • Thomsonite
  • Zeolite
47.4144, -91.0993Public
Btwn Spider Lake & Lost Land LakeUpper A RoadSawyer County46.1030, -91.1765Public
General AreaAshland County46.4167, -90.6459Public
ElyDavid Dill-Taconite State TrailSaint Louis County47.8756, -91.9145Public
Ashland CountyFenton RoadAshland County46.2490, -90.6852Public
Pine CityChadwood Lane SouthwestPine County45.8260, -92.9875Public
WintonState Highway 169Saint Louis County47.9225, -91.8006Public
Blaisdell LakeBlaisdell Lake RoadSawyer County45.9341, -90.8905Public
Sawyer CountyRiver RoadSawyer County45.7601, -91.2054Public

Duluth rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Duluth?+
There are 62 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Duluth, Minnesota. The closest is French River in Saint Louis County, roughly 12 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Duluth?+
Spots within driving distance of Duluth most commonly produce lake superior agate, jasper, agate, pyrite, quartz, iron.
Is rockhounding legal near Duluth?+
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 Duluth?+
Most weekend trips from Duluth 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 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

Other cities near Duluth

Planning around Duluth? These nearby cities have their own mapped rockhounding spots within driving range, with some overlap in the spots you can reach.

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