Where to Find Quartz in Michigan
3 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Michigan, across 2 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Michigan is the spiritual home of Lake Superior agate hunting.
Map of 3 quartz rockhounding spots in Michigan
Quartz by county in Michigan
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Michigan
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnelian beachIsland Mine Trail | Keweenaw County | 47.9047, -89.0038 | Public | |
| Tobin Harbor AreaStoll Trail | Keweenaw County | 48.1654, -88.4635 | Public | |
| Jasper HillJasper Knob | Marquette County | 46.4867, -87.6551 | Public |
Quartz in Michigan FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 quartz spots in Michigan, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Keweenaw County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Michigan?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Michigan, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best quartz location in Michigan?+
Keweenaw County has the most quartz spots in our database for Michigan. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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