Windpoint Lighthouse: Fossil Hunting in Racine County, Wisconsin

Updated August 2026

Windpoint Lighthouse is a mapped rockhounding spot in Racine 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: Racine County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Village Hall Drive
Postcode: 53402
Coordinates: 42.78117, -87.75839

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 Windpoint Lighthouse

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Across the state line from Windpoint Lighthouse

Windpoint Lighthouse 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.

Windpoint Lighthouse FAQ

Where is Windpoint Lighthouse?+

Windpoint Lighthouse is in Racine County, Wisconsin, at 42.78117, -87.75839. Nearest road: Village Hall Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Windpoint Lighthouse?+

Windpoint Lighthouse is reported to produce Fossilized Coral, Beach Glass, Sodalite, Unakite, Cold Water Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Windpoint Lighthouse?+

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 Windpoint Lighthouse?+

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 Windpoint Lighthouse?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.78117, -87.75839 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Village Hall Drive.

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