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Hibbing (area 2)
Hibbing (area 2) is a documented mineral occurrence near MN. Reported specimens include Iron minerals, Agate, Jasper, Marcasite, Pyrite, Goethite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in Minnesota
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
4 gold & minerals destinations in Minnesota.
Rockhounding sites in Minnesota — gold & minerals: 4 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the Minnesota state page.
Gold & Minerals collecting in Minnesota
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 4 gold & minerals collecting sites in Minnesota. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals destinations in Minnesota vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
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Jordan
Jordan is a documented mineral occurrence near MN. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Olmsted County
Olmsted County is a documented mineral occurrence near MN. Reported specimens include Gold. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Section 22 Deposit
Section 22 Deposit is a documented mineral site in St. Louis, Minnesota, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Iron, Nickel, Rutile.
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