Burt Lake Beach — Rockhounding in Cheboygan County, Michigan

Burt Lake Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Reported finds include petoskey stones, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cheboygan County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: West Burt Lake Road
Postcode: 49716
Coordinates: 45.53678, -84.68944

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 Burt Lake Beach

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Petoskey StonesEncyclopedia →
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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Burt Lake Beach FAQ

Where is Burt Lake Beach?+

Burt Lake Beach is in Cheboygan County, Michigan, at 45.53678, -84.68944. Nearest road: West Burt Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burt Lake Beach?+

Burt Lake Beach is reported to produce Petoskey Stones, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Burt Lake Beach?+

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 Burt Lake Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.53678, -84.68944 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Burt Lake Road.

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