Rib Mountain — Rockhounding in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Rib Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include rhodochrosite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marathon County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: State Park Road
Postcode: 54401
Coordinates: 44.91921, -89.67910

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.

Found at Rib Mountain

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Rib Mountain FAQ

Where is Rib Mountain?+

Rib Mountain is in Marathon County, Wisconsin, at 44.91921, -89.67910. Nearest road: State Park Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rib Mountain?+

Rib Mountain is reported to produce Rhodochrosite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Rib Mountain?+

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 Rib Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.91921, -89.67910 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Park Road.

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