Plum Lake Red Granite — granite rockhounding site near Sayner, WI
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Plum Lake Red Granite

Rockhounding site in Sayner, Wisconsin · Other

Plum Lake Red Granite is a granite rockhounding site near Sayner, WI. Fee varies. Best season: June through September.

Typical season: June through September

Key facts

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

Specimen type
Granite
Primary specimens
Red Granite, Feldspar, Magnetite
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Sayner
State
Wisconsin
Coordinates
46.00000, -89.52000
Best season
June through September
Access difficulty
Easy forest road cuts
Camping
Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
Activities
Granite specimen collecting
Facilities
Sayner resort services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

What to pack for Plum Lake Red Granite

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The experience

  • Best time to visitJune through September
  • AccessEasy forest road cuts
  • FacilitiesSayner resort services
  • Camping nearbyNorthern Highland-American Legion State Forest

Things you need to take to Plum Lake Red Granite

Best overallSafety Glasses

DEWALT DPG82 Concealer Safety Glasses

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Best overallSpecimen Bags & Wrap

SE Specimen Storage Bags 10-Pack

The basic system every collector should have in their pack.

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Best overallField Backpacks

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

The pack to save for if you collect more than a few times a year.

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Best overallKnee Pads for Digging

NoCry Professional Construction Knee Pads

Buy once — your knees will notice by lunch.

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Map & location

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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.