Where to Find Copper in Michigan
Michigan has 9 mapped collecting spots that report copper, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Keweenaw County with 7 spots. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 9 copper collecting spots in Michigan
Best counties for copper in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped copper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every copper spot we track in Michigan
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Waterworks Park | Houghton County | 47.2741, -88.5298 | Check locally | |
| Wolverine MineMayflower Road | Houghton County | 47.2678, -88.4106 | Permission | |
| Central MineUS 41 | Keweenaw County | 47.4050, -88.1957 | Permission | |
| Cliff Mine | Keweenaw County | 47.3729, -88.3131 | Check locally | |
| Cliff North | Keweenaw County | 47.3764, -88.3158 | Check locally | |
| Esrey ParkM 26 | Keweenaw County | 47.4686, -88.0567 | Public | |
| High Rock Bay | Keweenaw County | 47.4233, -87.7152 | Public | |
| Keweenaw Rocket RangeRocket Range Road | Keweenaw County | 47.4303, -87.7147 | Public | |
| Seneca No. 1 ShaftSeneca Road | Keweenaw County | 47.3113, -88.3622 | Permission |
Before you go
Read the copper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Copper in the encyclopedia.
Copper in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find copper in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Keweenaw County and Houghton County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many copper spots are mapped in Michigan?+
9 spots across 2 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 copper 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. 3 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt copper in Michigan with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
