Where to Find Cold Water Agate in Michigan
Michigan has 11 mapped collecting spots that report cold water agate, spread across 6 counties. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every cold water agate 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
- Deerlick Creek ParkVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Fossil, Lightning Stone, Unakite +9
- Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +7
- Wilcox-Palmer-Shaw PreserveAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Chert, Quartz, Granite +5
- 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- Lakeside ParkSaint Clair County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Puddingstone +1
Best counties for cold water agate in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped cold water agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Cold Water Agate in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find cold water agate in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Antrim County, Leelanau County, and Van Buren County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many cold water agate spots are mapped in Michigan?+
11 spots across 6 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 cold water agate 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. 10 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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