Central Wood County: Agate & Aventurine Rockhounding in Wood County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wood County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Lincoln Road
Postcode: 54489
Coordinates: 44.43221, -90.02963

Geology at Central Wood County

This spot sits on ground mapped as Syn- to late-kinematic granitic rocks that formed roughly 2500 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: Syn- to late-kinematic granitic rocks
Age: 2500–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Elevation: 1,040 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 Central Wood County

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WISCONSIN RAPIDS ALEXANDER FLD 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 Central Wood 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 Central Wood County.

Central Wood County FAQ

Where is Central Wood County?+

Central Wood County is in Wood County, Wisconsin, at 44.43221, -90.02963. Nearest road: Lincoln Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Central Wood County?+

Central Wood County is reported to produce Agate, Aventurine, Quartzite.

Is collecting allowed at Central Wood 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 Central Wood 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 Central Wood County?+

The most comfortable months at Central Wood County are April to October.

How do I get to Central Wood County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.43221, -90.02963 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lincoln Road.

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