Rockhounding in Houghton County, Michigan
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Houghton County. Most commonly produces lake superior agate, chert, copper, prehnite.
Map showing 5 rockhounding spots in Houghton County, Michigan
Minerals reported in Houghton County
Spots in Houghton County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agate Beach Park | 47.0399, -88.9257 | Public | |
| Calumet Waterworks Park | 47.2741, -88.5298 | Check locally | |
| McClain State ParkBear Lake Road | 47.2368, -88.6147 | Permission | |
| Torch Lake BeachM 26 | 47.1501, -88.4560 | Public | |
| Wolverine MineMayflower Road | 47.2678, -88.4106 | Permission |
Neighboring counties in Michigan
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Houghton County. A natural extension if Houghton County is already on your trip plan.
- Keweenaw County~29 mi14 spotsTop: Copper, Prehnite, Agate Nodule
- Ontonagon County~47 mi5 spotsTop: Keweenaw Agate, Chalcedony, Charlevoix Stone
- Marquette County~59 mi6 spotsTop: Hematite, Chalcopyrite, Jaspilite
- Gogebic County~84 mi3 spotsTop: Granite, Agate, Banded Iron Formation
- Alger County~115 mi2 spotsTop: Banded Iron Formation, Lake Superior Agate, Yooperlite
- Luce County~148 mi5 spotsTop: Lake Superior Agate, Chert, Granite
Across the state line from Houghton County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Michigan.
Houghton County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Houghton County, Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Houghton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Houghton County?+
Spots in Houghton County most often produce Lake Superior Agate, Chert, Copper, Prehnite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Houghton 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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