Where to Find Hematite in Michigan
Michigan has 10 mapped collecting spots that report hematite, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Marquette County with 3 spots. 7 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 hematite spot we track in Michigan
Best spotJasper Knob (Jasper Hill)Marquette County, MichiganPublic access · Jaspilite, Jasper, Hematite +1
Two Hearted River State Forest CampgroundLuce County, MichiganFee dig · Unakite, Epidote, Chert +16
Singing Bridge Public AccessArenac County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Gneiss +14- North BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Stromatoporoid +11
- Champion Mine DumpMarquette County, MichiganPublic access · Hematite, Sapphire, Sericite +9
- Crisp Point LighthouseLuce County, MichiganPublic access · Granite, Quartz, Chert +9
- Deerlick Creek ParkVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Fossil, Lightning Stone, Unakite +9
- Bay Furnace RuinsAlger County, MichiganCheck locally · Slag, Hematite, Banded Iron Formation +3
- Wilderness State Park #26Emmet County, MichiganFee dig · Stromatolite, Jacobsville Sandstone, Garnet Schist +3
- Michigamme MineMarquette County, MichiganPublic access · Chalcedony, Hematite, Jaspilite
Standout hematite spots in Michigan
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for hematite in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped hematite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the hematite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Hematite in the encyclopedia.
Hematite in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find hematite in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Marquette County, Luce County, and Alger County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many hematite spots are mapped in Michigan?+
10 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 hematite 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. 7 of the 10 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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Hunt hematite in Michigan with the map in your pocket
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