Lake Superior Agate and Rock Hunting Beaches
Minnesota North Shore

Burlington Bay, Two Harbors

Located on the north edge of town, adjacent to the municipal campground. Reputed to yeild agates, there is also good population of attractive polishing rocks.

Beaver River Bay, Beaver Bay

Access is just north of crossing the Beaver River. There are a few parking spots on the roadside shoulder. Otherwise, use the parking lot on the other side of the street just before you cross the river.

Cutface-Creek, Good Harbor Bay

This beach is four miles south of Grand Marais and is accessible from the Cutface Creek Wayside. We met some veteran agate collectors who thought this was one of the best agate beaches around the entire lake. Besides agates a bonus is the possiblity of finding Thomsonite zeolites.

Five Mile Rock Beach

This beach is about five miles north of Grand Marais, beginning about a half mile after you cross the Devil Track River. You'll need to find parking along the shoulder of the road. This one isn't listed in Sparky's book but we found a nice selection of rocks here and there is a lot of beach to explore.

Kadunce River Beach

Keep your eyes open for the Outpost Motel sign as the Kadunce River Hiking Trail parking lot is just past the motel on the right hand (lake side) of the road. Not a large beach, but lots of rocks.

Mile Marker 121 Beach

This beach is only a few miles north of Kadunce River. Look for mile marker 121. Parking is on your right (lake side) There is a short paved dead end road that leads down to the beach. Lots of rock and lots of beach to explore.

Paradise Beach

The Paradise Beach Wayside is only a mile or two down the road, shortly after you cross the Little Brule River and before you get to the Brule River and the turn to Judge Magney State Park. There is room to park a few cars in the wayside parking lot. People are always here beach combing so it has a reputation!

Link to North Shore Agate Beach Map