Rockhounding near St. Cloud, MN

56 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. Cloud, 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.

Closest rockhounding spots to St. Cloud

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

RoyaltonMorrison County, Minnesota21 mi · 26 min driveStaurolite
Charles Lindbergh State ParkMorrison County, Minnesota30 mi · 37 min driveStaurolite
Little FallsMorrison County, Minnesota34 mi · 42 min driveLake Superior Agate, Garnet, Staurolite
OsseoHennepin County, Minnesota49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveLake Superior Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
BrainerdCrow Wing County, Minnesota56 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveLake Superior Agate
MinneapolisHennepin County, Minnesota57 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveLake Superior Agate

Most-reported finds near St. Cloud

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

Hunting something specific near St. Cloud?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of St. Cloud

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
RoyaltonNature Road	Morrison County	Staurolite	45.8253, -94.3545	Public
Charles Lindbergh State Park	Morrison County	Staurolite	45.9591, -94.3927	Permission
Little Falls180th Street	Morrison County	Lake Superior Agate Garnet Staurolite	46.0196, -94.3891	Public
OsseoElm Creek Boulevard	Hennepin County	Lake Superior Agate Chalcedony Jasper	45.0931, -93.4087	Public
Brainerd	Crow Wing County	Lake Superior Agate	46.3750, -94.1460	Public
MinneapolisLuce Line Regional Trail	Hennepin County	Lake Superior Agate	44.9824, -93.3171	Public
Pine CityChadwood Lane Southwest	Pine County	Chalcocite	45.8260, -92.9875	Public
Arco MineSlikstone Drive	Crow Wing County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Binghamite Manganese Iron	46.4891, -94.0019	Public
Portsmouth MinePortsmouth Campground Trail	Crow Wing County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Binghamite Manganese Iron	46.4908, -93.9714	Public
JordanUS 169	Scott County	Gold	44.6729, -93.6207	Public
Quarry IslandI 494	Dakota County	Lake Superior Agate	44.8679, -93.1809	Public
St. PaulBattle Creek Regional Trail	Ramsey County	Lake Superior Agate	44.9377, -93.0240	Public
StillwaterDellwood Road	Washington County	Tripoli	45.0759, -92.8107	Permission
Dresser Trap Rock QuarryEast Avenue North	Polk County	Actinolite Augite Bornite Calcite Chalcopyrite Chlorite Chrysotile Copper +7 more	45.3790, -92.6297	Public
MontevideoUS 59;MN 7	Chippewa County	Lake Superior Agate	44.9384, -95.7307	Public
Kasota	Le Sueur County	Fossilized Coral	44.2857, -93.9907	Public
Airport PitWilliam Munger State Trail	Carlton County	Agate	46.4229, -92.7966	Paid / fee
Soo PitSoo Line Trail	Carlton County	Agate	46.4566, -92.7406	Paid / fee
AppletonUS 59	Swift County	Lake Superior Agate	45.2149, -96.0092	Public
Moose Lake Agate PitEast Agate Road	Carlton County	Agate	46.4804, -92.7159	Paid / fee
Diamond BluffState Highway 35	Pierce County	Diamond	44.6551, -92.6367	Public
MankatoChapman Road	Blue Earth County	Lake Superior Agate	44.1486, -94.0329	Public
Red WingHay Creek Trail	Goodhue County	Lake Superior Agate	44.5445, -92.5664	Public
Plum CreekState Highway 72	Pierce County	Diamond Gold	44.7298, -92.2373	Public
CarltonChestnut Avenue	Carlton County	Lake Superior Agate Garnet Greenalite Magnetite Marcasite Minnesotaite Pyrite	46.6640, -92.4249	Public

St. Cloud rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near St. Cloud?+

There are 56 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of St. Cloud, Minnesota. The closest is Royalton in Morrison County, roughly 21 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near St. Cloud?+

Spots within driving distance of St. Cloud most commonly produce lake superior agate, agate, jasper, chalcedony, copper, garnet.

Is rockhounding legal near St. Cloud?+

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 St. Cloud?+

Most weekend trips from St. Cloud 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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