Farr Lake S.E. Area: Beryl & Quartz Rockhounding in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

Farr Lake S.E. Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include beryl, quartz, spodumene, zinnwaldite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oconto County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Bachman Road
Coordinates: 45.15704, -88.36206

Geology at Farr Lake S.E. Area

This spot sits on Wolf River Batholith; Belongia Granite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: Wolf River Batholith; Belongia Granite
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 930 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 Farr Lake S.E. Area

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 23°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SURING station (11 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 Farr Lake S.E. Area

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Across the state line from Farr Lake S.E. Area

Farr Lake S.E. Area 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.

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Farr Lake S.E. Area FAQ

Where is Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

Farr Lake S.E. Area is in Oconto County, Wisconsin, at 45.15704, -88.36206. Nearest road: Bachman Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

Farr Lake S.E. Area is reported to produce Beryl, Quartz, Spodumene, Zinnwaldite.

Is collecting allowed at Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

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 Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

The most comfortable months at Farr Lake S.E. Area are April to October.

How do I get to Farr Lake S.E. Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.15704, -88.36206 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bachman Road.

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