Neshotah Beach: Syringopora & Coral Rockhounding in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Updated August 2026

Neshotah Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include syringopora, coral, jasper, unakite, epidote, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Manitowoc County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Zlatnik Drive
Postcode: 54241
Coordinates: 44.15161, -87.55441

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 Neshotah Beach

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Neshotah Beach.

Across the state line from Neshotah Beach

Neshotah Beach 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.

Neshotah Beach FAQ

Where is Neshotah Beach?+

Neshotah Beach is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, at 44.15161, -87.55441. Nearest road: Zlatnik Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Neshotah Beach?+

Neshotah Beach is reported to produce Syringopora, Coral, Jasper, Unakite, Epidote, Pink Feldspar.

Is collecting allowed at Neshotah Beach?+

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 Neshotah Beach?+

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 Neshotah Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.15161, -87.55441 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Zlatnik Drive.

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