Did you know that Minnesota’s state gemstone is the Lake Superior agate? There are many places to find these beautiful rocks in Minnesota, especially along the North Shore. But unfortunately, many of the best places to spot agates, such as state parks and other state-owned property, do not allow you to take your finds home.

That’s where places like Get Pickin come in. It may look like just a rock pile in Cloquet, Minnesota. But this happens to be one of the best spots in the state to find Lake Superior agates. Read on below to learn more about this awesome rock pile where you can dig for our state gemstone!

Get Pickin is a fun attraction in Cloquet, Minnesota, where you can dig through rock piles for agates to bring home.
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The owners periodically get special deliveries of rocks from a nearby gravel pit. Then, they open the property up to visitors who would like to try their hand at rock picking!
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Visits are by appointment only and should be scheduled online. Get Pickin is open Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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In 2022, a visit costs $15 per person, with the cost first person’s admission at the time of booking. Others in the same group may pay upon arrival.
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Your admission includes a small bag that you can fill to your heart’s content. Additional bags are available for $10.
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Visitors are encouraged to bring their own gloves, rakes, spray bottles, and other tools. These will come in handy for easily picking through the pile and cleaning off rocks.
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If you’re an agate hunter - or an aspiring one - you’ll love your visit to Get Pickin. People have found amazing agates here, and if you try your luck, you may as well!
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For more information about Get Pickin, including appointments, inventory updates, and more, visit their website and Facebook page.

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Get Pickin LLC, N, 3749 Minnesota 33, Cloquet, MN 55720, USA