Where to Find Unakite in Michigan
Michigan has 24 mapped collecting spots that report unakite, spread across 13 counties. The largest share sits in Leelanau County with 5 spots. 18 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 3 are fee-dig sites.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every unakite spot we track in Michigan
Two Hearted River State Forest CampgroundLuce County, MichiganFee dig · Unakite, Epidote, Chert +16
Hidden BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Leland Blue, Petoskey Stone, Unakite +12- Van's BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Leland Blue, Petoskey Stone, Unakite +12
- North BeachLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Stromatoporoid +11
- Point Betsie LighthouseBenzie County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Chert, Chain Coral +10
- Crisp Point LighthouseLuce County, MichiganPublic access · Granite, Quartz, Chert +9
- Deerlick Creek ParkVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Fossil, Lightning Stone, Unakite +9
- Rocky Gap ParkBerrien County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Quartz +9
- Muskallonge Lake State ParkLuce County, MichiganFee dig · Granite, Chert, Omar +7
- Pilgrim Haven Natural AreaVan Buren County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +7
- Frankfort Public Beach And PlaygroundBenzie County, MichiganCheck locally · Granite, Chert, Quartz +5
- Gratiot River County ParkKeweenaw County, MichiganPublic access · Freda Sandstone, Basalt, Rhyolite +5
- Pier Cove ParkAllegan County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +5
- Wilcox-Palmer-Shaw PreserveAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Chert, Quartz, Granite +5
- Little Girls Point County ParkGogebic County, MichiganPublic access · Basalt, Granite, Unakite +4
- Elk Rapids Day ParkAntrim County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Elk Blue +3
- Elk Rapids SandbarAntrim County, MichiganCheck locally · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Elk Blue +3
- Empire BeachLeelanau County, MichiganCheck locally · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Unakite +3
- Lake Superior State Forest CampgroundLuce County, MichiganFee dig · Granite, Unakite, Quartz +3
- Vermilion PointChippewa County, MichiganPublic access · Omar, Chert, Granite +3
- Agate Beach ParkHoughton County, MichiganPublic access · Unakite, Chert, Quartz +2
- Lakeside ParkSaint Clair County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Unakite, Puddingstone +1
- Old FacefullManistee County, MichiganPublic access · Quartz, Unakite, Petoskey Stone +1
- Peterson ParkLeelanau County, MichiganPublic access · Petoskey Stone, Chert, Unakite +1
Best counties for unakite in Michigan
Ranked by the number of mapped unakite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the unakite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Unakite in the encyclopedia.
Unakite in Michigan FAQ
Where can you find unakite in Michigan?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Leelanau County, Luce County, and Antrim County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many unakite spots are mapped in Michigan?+
24 spots across 13 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 unakite 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. 18 of the 24 mapped spots here sit on land marked public, and 3 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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