Beach (Petoskey area 3) — Rockhounding in Oceana County, Michigan

Beach (Petoskey area 3) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oceana County, Michigan. Reported finds include petoskey stones, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Oceana County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: North Lakeshore Drive
Coordinates: 43.73433, -86.47290

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 Beach (Petoskey area 3)

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Petoskey StonesEncyclopedia →
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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Beach (Petoskey area 3).

Across the state line from Beach (Petoskey area 3)

Beach (Petoskey area 3) 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.

SaukvilleOzaukee County, Wisconsin · 79 mi awayDiamond

Beach (Petoskey area 3) FAQ

Where is Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+

Beach (Petoskey area 3) is in Oceana County, Michigan, at 43.73433, -86.47290. Nearest road: North Lakeshore Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+

Beach (Petoskey area 3) is reported to produce Petoskey Stones, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+

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 Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.73433, -86.47290 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Lakeshore Drive.

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