Durand: Lake Superior Agate Rockhounding in Pepin County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

Durand is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include lake superior agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pepin County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Supri Lane
Postcode: 54736
Coordinates: 44.63801, -91.93411

Geology at Durand

This spot sits on ground mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 540 to 485 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Age: 540–485 Ma (Cambrian)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 800 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 Durand

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 4°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DURAND station (3 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 Durand

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

Lake Superior Agate Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Durand.

Across the state line from Durand

Durand 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.

Durand FAQ

Where is Durand?+

Durand is in Pepin County, Wisconsin, at 44.63801, -91.93411. Nearest road: Supri Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Durand?+

Durand is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Durand?+

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 Durand?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Durand?+

The most comfortable months at Durand are April to October.

How do I get to Durand?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.63801, -91.93411 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Supri Lane.

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