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Rockhounding near Duluth, MN

82 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Duluth, most 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 Wisconsin, Minnesota, 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.

Hunting something specific near Duluth?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Duluth to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

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
Wisconsin PointWisconsin Point RoadDouglas County46.7020, -92.0140Public
French RiverNorth Shore DriveSaint Louis County46.8976, -91.8955Public
Amnicon FallsCounty Road UDouglas County46.6044, -91.8882Public
CarltonChestnut AvenueCarlton County46.6640, -92.4249Public
Cloquet (area 2)Cloquet AvenueCarlton County46.7217, -92.4613Public
CloquetReservation RoadCarlton County46.7503, -92.4935Permission
Knife River beachesSciff Landing RoadLake County46.9503, -91.7783Public
Reefer Creek Rest AreaState Highway 13Bayfield County46.7565, -91.5125Public
Kelsey BeachMN 61Lake County47.0480, -91.6296Public
AnniconCoolidge Memorial HighwayDouglas County46.5160, -91.6030Public
Port Wing MarinaBeach RoadBayfield County46.7914, -91.3811Public
Bayfield CountyD StreetBayfield County46.5684, -91.4203Public
Moose Lake Agate PitEast Agate RoadCarlton County46.4804, -92.7159Paid / fee
Soo PitSoo Line TrailCarlton County46.4566, -92.7406Paid / fee
HerbsterBark Point RoadBayfield County46.8362, -91.2573Public
Airport PitWilliam Munger State TrailCarlton County46.4229, -92.7966Paid / fee
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 County47.4144, -91.0993Public

Duluth rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Duluth?+
There are 82 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Duluth, Minnesota. The closest is Wisconsin Point in Douglas County, roughly 7 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, quartz, copper, kyanite.
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.

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The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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