Hika Park: Fossil Hunting in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Updated August 2026

Hika Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include fossilized coral, beach glass, sodalite, unakite, cold water agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Manitowoc County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Lincoln Avenue
Postcode: 53015
Coordinates: 43.91652, -87.72360

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 Hika Park

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Hika Park

Hika 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.

Hika Park FAQ

Where is Hika Park?+

Hika Park is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, at 43.91652, -87.72360. Nearest road: Lincoln Avenue.

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

Hika Park is reported to produce Fossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite, Unakite, Cold Water Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Hika 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 Hika Park?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Hika Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.91652, -87.72360 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lincoln Avenue.

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