Rockhounding near Green Bay, WI
35 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Green Bay — 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 Wisconsin, Michigan.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Closest rockhounding spots to Green Bay
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- Outgamie CountyBrown County, Wisconsin11 mi · 13 min driveRuby, Sapphire
- Farr Lake S.E. AreaOconto County, Wisconsin48 mi · 1 hr driveBeryl, Quartz, Spodumene
- TigertonShawano County, Wisconsin54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveBertrandite, Beryl, Quartz
- Berlin & UtleyGreen Lake County, Wisconsin60 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveRhyolite
- OshkoshWaushara County, Wisconsin63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveCalcite, Galena, Marcasite
- General AreaOconto County, Wisconsin67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveQuartz, Hematite
Most-reported finds near Green Bay
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Every spot within 150 miles of Green Bay
Sorted by distance from Green Bay. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outgamie CountyEiler Road | Brown County | 44.3711, -88.0920 | Public | |
| Farr Lake S.E. AreaBachman Road | Oconto County | 45.1570, -88.3621 | Public | |
| TigertonSell Lane | Shawano County | 44.7330, -89.0736 | Public | |
| Berlin & UtleyEast Huron Street | Green Lake County |
| 43.9684, -88.9442 | Public |
| OshkoshDivision Street | Waushara County | 44.0430, -89.0981 | Public | |
| General AreaCarter Fire Tower Trail | Oconto County | 45.3740, -88.6330 | Public | |
| Mayville & Iron RidgeLimetown Coutry | Dodge County |
| 43.4468, -88.5370 | Public |
| SaukvilleWest Acacia Drive | Ozaukee County | 43.3620, -87.9539 | Public | |
| Rib MountainState Park Road | Marathon County | 44.9192, -89.6791 | Public | |
| Pine River Reservoir | Florence County | 45.8328, -88.2640 | Public | |
| Area Near Jennings Falls trailhead | Florence County | 45.8396, -88.3560 | Public | |
| Beach (Petoskey area 3)North Lakeshore Drive | Oceana County |
| 43.7343, -86.4729 | Public |
| Estabrook ParkMilwaukee River Greenway Westside | Milwaukee County |
| 43.1013, -87.9140 | Public |
| HalderFairview Road | Marathon County | 44.8161, -89.9652 | Public | |
| Central Wood CountyLincoln Road | Wood County |
| 44.4322, -90.0296 | Public |
| Devil's LakeDevil's Doorway Trail | Sauk County | 43.4136, -89.7200 | Public | |
| EagleState Highway 59 | Waukesha County | 42.8754, -88.5245 | Public | |
| Abelman's Gorge areaRiver Street | Sauk County |
| 43.4904, -89.9174 | Public |
| RacineRacine MRK Trail | Racine County | 42.7739, -87.8083 | Public | |
| General Area QuarriesMamerow Lane | Racine County |
| 42.7755, -88.2515 | Public |
| Black River & tributariesMerrilian to Marshfield | Clark County | 44.5654, -90.6133 | Public | |
| OwenEast 2nd Street | Clark County | 44.9454, -90.5615 | Public | |
| Gravels of Kettle MoraineSheil Drive | Dane County | 42.9015, -89.4225 | Public | |
| Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps | Jackson County |
| 44.2939, -90.7184 | Public |
| The Bend DepositNorth Road | Taylor County |
| 45.2908, -90.5964 | Public |
Green Bay rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Green Bay?+
There are 35 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The closest is Outgamie County in Brown County, roughly 11 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Green Bay?+
Spots within driving distance of Green Bay most commonly produce quartz, hematite, kyanite, fossils, pyrite, beryl.
Is rockhounding legal near Green Bay?+
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 Green Bay?+
Most weekend trips from Green Bay 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 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
Other cities near Green Bay
Planning around Green Bay? 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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