Rockport Recreation Area — Rockhounding in Alpena County, Michigan

Rockport Recreation Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alpena County, Michigan. Reported finds include fossils, petoskey stones, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Alpena County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: Old Grade Road
Coordinates: 45.20126, -83.39488

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Michigan DNR — Rockhounding rules
Michigan Geological Survey
Isle Royale National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Rockport Recreation Area

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Rockport Recreation Area FAQ

Where is Rockport Recreation Area?+

Rockport Recreation Area is in Alpena County, Michigan, at 45.20126, -83.39488. Nearest road: Old Grade Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rockport Recreation Area?+

Rockport Recreation Area is reported to produce Fossils, Petoskey Stones, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Rockport Recreation Area?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Rockport Recreation Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.20126, -83.39488 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Grade Road.

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