Iron County — Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Iron County in Iron County, Wisconsin
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Iron County
- State
- Wisconsin
- Nearest road
- Iron Horse Trail
- Postcode
- 54525
- Coordinates
- 46.45769, -90.25221
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Iron County.
- Montreal MineIron County · 2 mi awayActinolite, Barite, Selenite
- Iron CountyIron County · 4 mi awayCopper
- Near Saxon FallsIron County · 8 mi awayCalcite, Chlorite, Epidote
- General AreaAshland County · 19 mi awayCopper
- Ashland CountyAshland County · 25 mi awayAgate, Jasper
- Robinson LandingIron County · 27 mi awayKyanite
- MercerIron County · 28 mi awayKyanite
- Sandy Beach & Mud LakesIron County · 28 mi awayAlmandite, Kyanite, Staurolite
Iron County FAQ
Where is Iron County?+
Iron County is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.45769, -90.25221. Nearest road: Iron Horse Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Iron County?+
Iron County is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Iron 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.
How do I get to Iron County?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 46.45769, -90.25221 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Iron Horse Trail.
