Rockhounding in Antrim County, Michigan
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Antrim County. Most commonly produces charlevoix stone, petoskey stone, chert, cold water agate.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Antrim County, Michigan
Minerals reported in Antrim County
- Charlevoix Stone4
- Petoskey Stone4
- Chert3
- Cold Water Agate3
- Unakite3
- Elk Blue2
- Basalt1
- Beach Glass1
Spots in Antrim County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antrim Creek Natural Area |
| 45.1791, -85.3787 | Public |
| Barnes Park Campground | 45.1110, -85.3604 | Check locally | |
| Elk Rapids Day Park | 44.8982, -85.4185 | Public | |
| Elk Rapids Sandbar | 44.8981, -85.4185 | Check locally | |
| Wilcox-Palmer-Shaw Preserve | 44.9248, -85.3986 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Michigan
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Antrim County. A natural extension if Antrim County is already on your trip plan.
- Leelanau County~16 mi9 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert
- Charlevoix County~22 mi5 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Fossil
- Emmet County~41 mi5 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Brachiopod, Charlevoix Stone
- Benzie County~48 mi3 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Chain Coral, Charlevoix Stone
- Manistee County~66 mi6 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Coral
- Presque Isle County~88 mi5 spotsTop: Granite, Quartz, Agate
Antrim County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Antrim County, Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Antrim County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Antrim County?+
Spots in Antrim County most often produce Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert, Cold Water Agate, Unakite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Antrim County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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