Where to Find Crinoid
26 mapped crinoid spots across 10 regions in 2 countries. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Crinoid 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 crinoid spot
Best spotCaesar Creek Lake SpillwayWarren County, OhioPublic access · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +2
Best spotHueston Woods State ParkPreble County, OhioPublic access · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +2
Best spotOakes Quarry ParkGreene County, OhioPublic access · Fossil, Crinoid, Brachiopod +2
Best spotTrammel Fossil ParkHamilton County, OhioPublic access · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +2
Best spotWashington Park BeachLaPorte County, IndianaPublic access · Agate, Beach Glass, Leland Blue +2
Best spotLime Kiln ParkOzaukee County, WisconsinPublic access · Fossil, Coral, Crinoid +1
Best spot18 Mile CreekErie County, New YorkPublic access · Trilobite, Horn Coral, Crinoid +2
Singing Bridge Public AccessArenac County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Gneiss +14- Point Betsie LighthouseBenzie County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Chert, Chain Coral +10
- Rocky Gap ParkBerrien County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Quartz +9
- Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +7
- Pier Cove ParkAllegan County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +5
Hoeft State ParkPresque Isle County, MichiganFee dig · Puddingstone, Granite, Quartz +4- Arisaig Provincial ParkAntigonish County, Nova ScotiaCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Trilobite +3
- Bowmanville Quarry (St Marys Cement)Regional Municipality of Durham, OntarioPermission required · Fossil, Trilobite, Crinoid +3
- Eganville Geoheritage TrailRenfrew County, OntarioCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Cephalopod +3
- Fossil Canyon (Norman Wells)Sahtu Region, Northwest TerritoriesCheck locally · Fossil, Coral, Brachiopod +3
- Table Point Ecological ReserveNewfoundland and LabradorCheck locally · Fossil, Trilobite, Brachiopod +3
- Hungry HollowMiddlesex County, OntarioPermission required · Fossil, Brachiopod, Coral +2
- Stonewall Quarry ParkManitobaCheck locally · Fossil, Brachiopod, Gastropod +2
- Arcola Creek ParkLake County, OhioPublic access · Slag, Crinoid, Fossil +1
- Breakwater BeachAshtabula County, OhioPublic access · Slag, Crinoid, Fossil +1
- Headlands BeachLake County, OhioPublic access · Slag, Crinoid, Fossil +1
- Partridge PointAlpena County, MichiganPublic access · Crinoid, Brachiopod, Horn Coral +1
- Rock Glen Conservation AreaLambton County, OntarioFee dig · Fossil, Brachiopod, Horn Coral +1
- General Area QuarriesRacine County, WisconsinPublic access · Crinoid, Trilobite
Top regions for crinoid
United States
18 spots · 5 regionsCanada
8 spots · 5 regionsCrinoid rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find crinoid?+
Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin have the highest concentrations of crinoid in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many crinoid rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
26 mapped spots across 10 regions in 2 countries. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect crinoid on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like crinoid 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 crinoid in the field?+
Field identification of crinoid 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.
Hunt crinoid on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
