Rope Mine — Rockhounding in Marquette County, Michigan
Rope Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marquette County, Michigan. Reported finds include gold, pyrite, chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Rope Mine in Marquette County, Michigan
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Marquette County
- State
- Michigan
- Nearest road
- County Road GN
- Coordinates
- 46.52972, -87.71583
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:
- Michigan DNR — Rockhounding rules
- Michigan Geological Survey
- Isle Royale National Park — Rules
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Rope Mine
Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rope Mine.
- Jasper HillMarquette County, Michigan · 4 mi awayJasper, Jaspilite, Hematite
- Champion Mine DumpMarquette County, Michigan · 13 mi awayHematite, Sapphire, Sericite
- Mt. ShastaMarquette County, Michigan · 18 mi awayGarnet
- Michigamme MineMarquette County, Michigan · 18 mi awayChalcedony, Hematite, Jaspilite
- Torch Lake BeachHoughton County, Michigan · 55 mi awayFossils, Petoskey Stones
- Keweenaw PointKeweenaw County, Michigan · 61 mi awayKeweenaw Agate, Adularia, Chalcedony
- Manitou IslandKeweenaw County, Michigan · 61 mi awayLake Superior Agate
- McClain State ParkHoughton County, Michigan · 65 mi awayAdularia, Chalcedony, Chert
Across the state line from Rope Mine
Rope Mine is close enough to the Michigan border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.
Rope Mine FAQ
Where is Rope Mine?+
What rocks and minerals can you find at Rope Mine?+
Is collecting allowed at Rope Mine?+
How do I get to Rope Mine?+
More rockhounding in Michigan
See all 22 Michigan spots →Open Rope Mine on the map
Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.
