Robinson Landing: Kyanite Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

Robinson Landing is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include kyanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Iron County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Upper Flambeau River Boat Landing Road
Coordinates: 46.06393, -90.23306

Geology at Robinson Landing

This spot sits on Migmatitic gneiss and amphibolite (Late to Early Archean), mapped as gneiss and amphibolite that formed roughly 3600 to 3200 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this is where garnet, staurolite, and kyanite typically grow as the rock recrystallizes under heat and pressure.

Mapped unit: Migmatitic gneiss and amphibolite (Late to Early Archean)
Age: 3600–3200 Ma (Paleoarchean)
Rock types: gneiss and amphibolite
Elevation: 1,570 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Robinson Landing

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 20°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 2°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PARK FALLS DNR HQ station (14 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Robinson Landing

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Robinson Landing.

Across the state line from Robinson Landing

Robinson Landing is close enough to the Wisconsin border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Robinson Landing FAQ

Where is Robinson Landing?+

Robinson Landing is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.06393, -90.23306. Nearest road: Upper Flambeau River Boat Landing Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Robinson Landing?+

Robinson Landing is reported to produce Kyanite.

Is collecting allowed at Robinson Landing?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Robinson Landing?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

When is the best time to visit Robinson Landing?+

The most comfortable months at Robinson Landing are April to October.

How do I get to Robinson Landing?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.06393, -90.23306 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Flambeau River Boat Landing Road.

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