Where to Find Petoskey Stones in the United States
6 mapped petoskey stones spots across 1 U.S. states. Petoskey Stones is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about petoskey stones: properties & identification →Map showing where to find petoskey stones across the United States, with 6 mapped spots
Top states for petoskey stones
States ranked by number of petoskey stones spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused petoskey stones-in-state list.
Every petoskey stones spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport Recreation AreaOld Grade Road | Alpena County | 45.2013, -83.3949 | Public | |
| Beach (Petoskey area 2)Lake Shore Drive | Charlevoix County |
| 45.2296, -85.3862 | Public |
| Burt Lake BeachWest Burt Lake Road | Cheboygan County |
| 45.5368, -84.6894 | Public |
| Beach (Petoskey area 1)Little Traverse Wheelway | Emmet County |
| 45.3700, -85.0016 | Public |
| Torch Lake BeachM 26 | Houghton County |
| 47.1501, -88.4560 | Public |
| Beach (Petoskey area 3)North Lakeshore Drive | Oceana County |
| 43.7343, -86.4729 | Public |
Petoskey Stones rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find petoskey stones in the U.S.?+
Michigan have the highest concentrations of petoskey stones in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many petoskey stones rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
6 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect petoskey stones on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like petoskey stones 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. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify petoskey stones in the field?+
Field identification of petoskey stones 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 petoskey stones on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
