Where to Find Chalcedony in Michigan

4 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in Michigan, across 4 counties. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. Michigan is the spiritual home of Lake Superior agate hunting.

Map of 4 chalcedony rockhounding spots in Michigan

Chalcedony by county in Michigan

Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.

Every chalcedony spot in Michigan

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
McClain State ParkBear Lake RoadHoughton County47.2368, -88.6147Public
Keweenaw PointKeweenaw County47.4079, -87.7115Public
Michigamme MineUS 41;M 28Marquette County46.5386, -88.0972Public
Lake Superior BeachLakeshore RoadOntonagon County46.8713, -89.3352Public

Chalcedony in Michigan FAQ

Where can I find chalcedony in Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 chalcedony spots in Michigan, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Houghton County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in Michigan?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Michigan, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best chalcedony location in Michigan?+
Houghton County has the most chalcedony spots in our database for Michigan. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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