Rockhounding in Leelanau County, Michigan
9 mapped rockhounding spots in Leelanau County. Most commonly produces charlevoix stone, petoskey stone, chert, unakite.
Map showing 9 rockhounding spots in Leelanau County, Michigan
Minerals reported in Leelanau County
Spots in Leelanau County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Cove Beach |
| 45.1689, -85.6327 | Public |
| Empire Beach | 44.8120, -86.0681 | Check locally | |
| Grand Traverse Lighthouse | 45.2102, -85.5500 | Check locally | |
| Hidden Beach |
| 45.0196, -85.7645 | Public |
| North Beach |
| 45.0260, -85.7596 | Public |
| Onomonee Road Beach |
| 45.1130, -85.6755 | Public |
| Peterson Park | 45.1539, -85.6467 | Public | |
| Suttons Bay Beach | 44.9774, -85.6485 | Check locally | |
| Van's Beach |
| 45.0223, -85.7625 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Michigan
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Leelanau County. A natural extension if Leelanau County is already on your trip plan.
- Antrim County~16 mi5 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert
- Charlevoix County~28 mi5 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Fossil
- Benzie County~38 mi3 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Chain Coral, Charlevoix Stone
- Emmet County~48 mi5 spotsTop: Petoskey Stone, Brachiopod, Charlevoix Stone
- Manistee County~59 mi6 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Coral
- Oceana County~99 mi1 spotTop: Agate, Fossil, Petoskey Stone
Leelanau County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Leelanau County, Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Leelanau County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Leelanau County?+
Spots in Leelanau County most often produce Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert, Unakite, Lake Superior Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Leelanau 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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