Sawyer County: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sawyer County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: River Road
Postcode: 54867
Coordinates: 45.76007, -91.20539

Geology at Sawyer County

This spot sits on Granitic rocks of 1760-Ma age group, mapped as granite and granodiorite that formed roughly 1800 to 1600 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Granitic rocks of 1760-Ma age group
Age: 1800–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite and granodiorite
Elevation: 1,200 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 Sawyer County

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 21°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 2°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WINTER station (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Sawyer County

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Sawyer County.

Across the state line from Sawyer County

Sawyer County 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.

Little Girls Point County ParkGogebic County, Michigan · 72 mi awayBasalt, Granite, Unakite

Sawyer County FAQ

Where is Sawyer County?+

Sawyer County is in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, at 45.76007, -91.20539. Nearest road: River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sawyer County?+

Sawyer County is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Sawyer County?+

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 Sawyer County?+

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 Sawyer County?+

The most comfortable months at Sawyer County are April to October.

How do I get to Sawyer County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.76007, -91.20539 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Road.

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