The Search for Agates
Rockhounding
Whether it is igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, Lake County has the rocks you are looking for. Rockhounding is a great activity to get you outside during the summer.
The North Shore is the best place to find the most unique rocks in the county. In lake county Minnesota there is no shortage on rocks. Whether you’re looking for chert, Agates, basalt, or porphyry the North Shore offers it all. Come on up and start Rockhounding!
Rocks are plentiful around Lake Superior and you will find new ones every day as the wave crash the shore. Be sure to stop at all nine major beaches in Lake County to better your odds of finding the rare rock you have been searching for.
north shore ROCKY beaches
Thompson Beach
At Thompson Beach, located about 15 miles north of Two Harbors, you’ll find a pebbly, secluded Lake Superior shoreline. This beach is only accessible by …
Pebble Beach – Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Pebble Beach delivers the photographic, one-of-a-kind view of the Split Rock Lighthouse. Just a short hike through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, the scenic pebble …
Flood Bay Beach
Flood Bay Beach makes a great place to stretch your legs and look for agates and sea glass. This is a family-friendly beach that offers …
Crystal Bay Beach & Sea Cave
Just north along 61 and past the HWY 1 junction, the cobblestone Crystal Bay Beach provides a scenic view of one of Lake Superior’s largest …
Kelsey Beach
Kelsey Beach sits across from the popular Betty’s Pies. It’s a relaxing pebble beach that isn’t normally overcrowded and offers scenic views of the Lake …
Knife River Marina & Beach
Visit the Knife River Marina Beach to relax in the sand, picnic, or rockhound for agates. Knife River Rock Beach is also just down the …
Agate Bay Beach
Agate Bay is a rocky lakeside beach with a long pier leading to a lighthouse. It offers a newly renovated boat ramp with some of …
Burlington Bay Beach
Burlington Bay is a laid-back bay North Shore beach offering rocky & sandy shorelines. In the summer, it’s a perfect spot to launch a kayak …
Gooseberry Falls State Park – Agate Beach
Within Gooseberry Falls State Park, you’ll find a rocky Lake Superior shoreline and a pebble beach, known as Agate Beach. Hike along the Gooseberry River …
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