Where to Find Charlevoix Stone in Michigan
Michigan has 26 mapped collecting spots that report charlevoix stone, spread across 13 counties. The largest share sits in Leelanau County with 7 spots. 22 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 2 are fee-dig sites.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every charlevoix stone spot we track in Michigan
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
Best counties for charlevoix stone in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped charlevoix stone spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Leelanau County7 spots
- Antrim County4 spots
- Benzie County2 spots
- Charlevoix County2 spots
- Emmet County2 spots
- Manistee County2 spots
- Alcona County1 spot
- Arenac County1 spot
- Berrien County1 spot
- Grand Traverse County1 spot
- Mason County1 spot
- Ontonagon County1 spot
- Sanilac County1 spot
Before you go
Read the charlevoix stone identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Charlevoix Stone in the encyclopedia.
Charlevoix Stone in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find charlevoix stone in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Leelanau County, Antrim County, and Benzie County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many charlevoix stone spots are mapped in Michigan?+
26 spots across 13 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect charlevoix stone in Michigan?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 22 of the 26 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 2 are fee-dig operations where you pay for access and keep what you find. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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