Knife River Beaches — agate rockhounding site near Minnesota, MN
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Knife River Beaches

Rockhounding site in Minnesota, Minnesota · Agate & Jasper

Knife River Beaches is a agate rockhounding site near Minnesota, MN. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.

Typical season: Spring through fall

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Agate
Primary specimens
Lake Superior Agate
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Minnesota
State
Minnesota
Coordinates
46.95035, -91.77834
Best season
Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
Access difficulty
Moderate; remote roads possible
Camping
Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Activities
Rock and mineral collecting
Facilities
Minnesota regional services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
  • AccessModerate; remote roads possible
  • FacilitiesMinnesota regional services
  • Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules

Map & location

Open in MapsGet directions46.95035, -91.77834

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.