General Area — Rockhounding in Oconto County, Wisconsin
General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include quartz, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing General Area in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Oconto County
- State
- Wisconsin
- Nearest road
- Carter Fire Tower Trail
- Coordinates
- 45.37404, -88.63297
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 General Area.
- Farr Lake S.E. AreaOconto County · 20 mi awayBeryl, Quartz, Spodumene
- Area Near Jennings Falls trailheadFlorence County · 35 mi awayAlbite, Beryl, Columbite-tantalite
- Pine River ReservoirFlorence County · 36 mi awayQuartz, Kyanite, Hematite
- TigertonShawano County · 49 mi awayBertrandite, Beryl, Quartz
- Rib MountainMarathon County · 60 mi awayRhodochrosite, Quartz
- Outgamie CountyBrown County · 74 mi awayRuby, Sapphire
- HalderMarathon County · 76 mi awayEpidote, Unakite
- General AreaIron County · 82 mi awayAlmandite, Biotite, Kyanite
General Area FAQ
Where is General Area?+
General Area is in Oconto County, Wisconsin, at 45.37404, -88.63297. Nearest road: Carter Fire Tower Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at General Area?+
General Area is reported to produce Quartz, Hematite.
Is collecting allowed at General Area?+
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 General Area?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.37404, -88.63297 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carter Fire Tower Trail.
