Where to Find Crinoid in Michigan
Michigan has 7 mapped collecting spots that report crinoid, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Allegan County with 1 spot. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 crinoid collecting spots in Michigan
Best counties for crinoid in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped crinoid spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Allegan County1 spot
- Alpena County1 spot
- Arenac County1 spot
- Benzie County1 spot
- Berrien County1 spot
- Presque Isle County1 spot
- Van Buren County1 spot
Every crinoid spot we track in Michigan
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Cove Park | Allegan County |
| 42.5859, -86.2267 | Public |
| Partridge Point | Alpena County | 45.0078, -83.4322 | Public | |
| Singing Bridge Public Access | Arenac County | 44.1432, -83.5686 | Public | |
| Point Betsie Lighthouse | Benzie County |
| 44.6913, -86.2553 | Public |
| Rocky Gap Park | Berrien County |
| 42.1344, -86.4660 | Public |
| Hoeft State Park | Presque Isle County | 45.4637, -83.8836 | Paid / fee | |
| Pilgrim Haven Natural Area | Van Buren County |
| 42.3527, -86.2987 | Public |
Before you go
Read the crinoid identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Crinoid in the encyclopedia.
Crinoid in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find crinoid in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Allegan County, Alpena County, and Arenac County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many crinoid spots are mapped in Michigan?+
7 spots across 7 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 crinoid 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. 6 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 1 is a fee-dig operation 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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Hunt crinoid 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.
