Where to Find Charlevoix Stone
26 mapped charlevoix stone spots across 1 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Charlevoix Stone is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped charlevoix stone spot
Singing Bridge Public AccessArenac County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Gneiss +14
Hidden BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Leland Blue, Petoskey Stone, Unakite +12
Van's BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Leland Blue, Petoskey Stone, Unakite +12
North BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Stromatoporoid +11
Point Betsie LighthouseBenzie County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Chert, Chain Coral +10
Rocky Gap ParkBerrien County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Quartz +9
Lake Huron Roadside ParkSanilac County, MichiganPublic access · Puddingstone, Gowganda Tillite, Stinkstone +5
Wilcox-Palmer-Shaw PreserveAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Chert, Quartz, Granite +5
Negwegon State ParkAlcona County, MichiganFee dig · Puddingstone, Petoskey Stone, Granite +4
Antrim Creek Natural AreaAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Horn Coral +3
Elk Rapids Day ParkAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Elk Blue +3
Elk Rapids SandbarAntrim County, MichiganCheck locally · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Elk Blue +3
Empire BeachLeelanau County, MichiganCheck locally · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Unakite +3
Green ParkOntonagon County, MichiganPublic access · Charlevoix Stone, Honeycomb Coral, Rhyolite +3
Onomonee Road BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Charlevoix Stone, Stromatolite, Stromatoporoid +3
Bayfront Park (West)Emmet County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Horn Coral +2
Magnus ParkEmmet County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Brachiopod +2
Arcadia Beach Natural AreaManistee County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Coral +1
Christmas Cove BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Stromatoporoid +1
Fisherman's Island State ParkCharlevoix County, MichiganFee dig · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Lake Superior Agate +1
Maple Bay Natural Area ParkingGrand Traverse County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Slag +1
Old FacefullManistee County, MichiganPublic access · Quartz, Unakite, Petoskey Stone +1
Peterson ParkLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Chert, Unakite +1
Summit ParkMason County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Agate +1
Grace Road BeachBenzie County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone
Lake Michigan Public AccessCharlevoix County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone
Top regions for charlevoix stone
United States
26 spots · 1 regionsCharlevoix Stone rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find charlevoix stone?+
Michigan have the highest concentrations of charlevoix stone in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many charlevoix stone rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
26 mapped spots across 1 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect charlevoix stone on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like charlevoix stone is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify charlevoix stone in the field?+
Field identification of charlevoix stone comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
