Rockhounding near Rochester, MN

82 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Rochester, 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 Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa.

Closest rockhounding spots to Rochester

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

RochesterOlmsted County, Minnesota1 mi · 2 min driveLake Superior Agate, Chalcedony, Fossil
Olmsted CountyOlmsted County, Minnesota5 mi · 6 min driveGold
Rochester (area 2)Olmsted County, Minnesota10 mi · 12 min driveLake Superior Agate, Fossil
Lake PepinWabasha County, Minnesota31 mi · 39 min driveLake Superior Agate
WabashaWabasha County, Minnesota33 mi · 42 min driveLake Superior Agate
Nelson Public Boat LandingBuffalo County, Wisconsin36 mi · 45 min driveLake Superior Agate

Most-reported finds near Rochester

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

Hunting something specific near Rochester?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Rochester

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
RochesterZumbro River Trail South	Olmsted County	Lake Superior Agate Chalcedony Fossil	43.9970, -92.4930	Public
Olmsted County19th Street Southeast	Olmsted County	Gold	43.9980, -92.3889	Public
Rochester (area 2)Highway 14 East	Olmsted County	Lake Superior Agate Fossil	44.0001, -92.2829	Public
Lake PepinRoute 61	Wabasha County	Lake Superior Agate	44.4159, -92.1901	Public
WabashaHiawatha Drive West	Wabasha County	Lake Superior Agate	44.3851, -92.0565	Public
Nelson Public Boat LandingState Road 35	Buffalo County	Lake Superior Agate	44.4370, -92.0718	Public
Red WingHay Creek Trail	Goodhue County	Lake Superior Agate	44.5445, -92.5664	Public
Bronk QuarrySeminary Drive	Winona County	Calcite Dolomite Goethite Hematite Marcasite Pyrite	44.0338, -91.7227	Public
Winona48th Avenue	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0538, -91.7117	Public
General Area (Winona)US 61	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0588, -91.7005	Public
Lake WinonaLake Park Path	Winona County	Lake Superior Agate	44.0366, -91.6434	Public
Diamond BluffState Highway 35	Pierce County	Diamond	44.6551, -92.6367	Public
DurandSupri Lane	Pepin County	Lake Superior Agate	44.6380, -91.9341	Public
Plum CreekState Highway 72	Pierce County	Diamond Gold	44.7298, -92.2373	Public
Hubbard's LandingCounty Road M	Pepin County	Lake Superior Agate	44.6786, -91.9018	Public
CaledoniaOld 44 Road	Houston County	Calcite	43.6222, -91.5248	Public
Meridean Boat Landing730th Street	Dunn County	Lake Superior Agate	44.7427, -91.7922	Public
Chippewa River Boat Landing200th Avenue	Dunn County	Lake Superior Agate	44.7582, -91.8162	Public
Bluffs of Miss. RiverHanifl Road	La Crosse County	Lake Superior Agate Jasper Diamond Fossil	43.7779, -91.2407	Permission
MenomonieStout Road	Dunn County	Lake Superior Agate	44.8849, -91.8774	Public
Quarry IslandI 494	Dakota County	Lake Superior Agate	44.8679, -93.1809	Public
La Crosse CountyTwo Creeks Court	La Crosse County	Lake Superior Agate	43.8366, -91.1090	Public
St. PaulBattle Creek Regional Trail	Ramsey County	Lake Superior Agate	44.9377, -93.0240	Public
JordanUS 169	Scott County	Gold	44.6729, -93.6207	Public
StillwaterDellwood Road	Washington County	Tripoli	45.0759, -92.8107	Permission

Rochester rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Rochester?+

There are 82 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Rochester, Minnesota. The closest is Rochester in Olmsted County, roughly 1 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Rochester?+

Spots within driving distance of Rochester most commonly produce lake superior agate, agate, jasper, calcite, geode, pyrite.

Is rockhounding legal near Rochester?+

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 Rochester?+

Most weekend trips from Rochester 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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