Selner Park: Rockhounding in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin

Updated August 2026

Selner Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kewaunee County
State: Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44.45594, -87.50078

Geology at Selner Park

This spot sits on ground mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 445 to 420 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Age: 445–420 Ma (Silurian)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 610 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 Selner Park

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 76°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 12°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, KEWAUNEE station (1 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.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Selner Park.

Across the state line from Selner Park

Selner Park 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.

Selner Park FAQ

Where is Selner Park?+

Selner Park is in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, at 44.45594, -87.50078.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Selner Park?+

Selner Park is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.

Is collecting allowed at Selner Park?+

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 Selner Park?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Selner Park?+

The most comfortable months at Selner Park are April to October.

How do I get to Selner Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.45594, -87.50078 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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