Abelman's Gorge area — Rockhounding in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Abelman's Gorge area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include quartz, quartzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Abelman's Gorge area in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
River Street
Postcode
53961

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.

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Abelman's Gorge area FAQ

Where is Abelman's Gorge area?+
Abelman's Gorge area is in Sauk County, Wisconsin, at 43.49037, -89.91745. Nearest road: River Street.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Abelman's Gorge area?+
Abelman's Gorge area is reported to produce Quartz, Quartzite.
Is collecting allowed at Abelman's Gorge 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 Abelman's Gorge area?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.49037, -89.91745 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Street.

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