County
Transportation
Department
Agate Picking Permit
Carlton County owns several gravel
pits through out the county. Public access is restricted as these pits can
be hazardous due to the gravel mining operations, material processing, and heavy
equipment traffic. However, there are three County owned pits that are known
for the presence of agates. A permit is available to grant permission to
enter the Hatchery Pit, Soo Line Pit and Airport Pit for the purpose of searching for and
collecting agates and other semi-precious stones. Restrictions listed in
the permit must be adhered to.
