Where to Find Yooperlite
22 mapped yooperlite spots across 1 regions. Pick a region for its local guide, or browse every spot below. Yooperlite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Every mapped yooperlite spot
Best spotWoodland Park Beach, Grand MaraisAlger County, MichiganPublic access · Yooperlite, Lake Superior Agate, Jasper +6
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
- Calumet Waterworks ParkHoughton County, MichiganCheck locally · Lake Superior Agate, Prehnite, Natrolite +5
- Harrisville State ParkAlcona County, MichiganFee dig · Granite, Chert, Quartz +5
- Pier Cove ParkAllegan County, MichiganPublic access · Lightning Stone, Quartz, Unakite +5
- Bay Furnace RuinsAlger County, MichiganCheck locally · Slag, Hematite, Banded Iron Formation +3
- Empire BeachLeelanau County, MichiganCheck locally · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Unakite +3
- Green ParkOntonagon County, MichiganPublic access · Charlevoix Stone, Honeycomb Coral, Rhyolite +3
- Agate Beach ParkHoughton County, MichiganPublic access · Unakite, Chert, Quartz +2
- Fisherman's Island State ParkCharlevoix County, MichiganFee dig · Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Lake Superior Agate +1
- Point Iroquois LighthouseChippewa County, MichiganPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Yooperlite
- Magoon Creek Natural AreaManistee County, MichiganCheck locally · Yooperlite
- Van Buren State ParkVan Buren County, MichiganFee dig · Yooperlite
Top regions for yooperlite
United States
22 spots · 1 regionsYooperlite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find yooperlite?+
Michigan have the highest concentrations of yooperlite in this list. Quality and access vary by area, so open the linked region pages for a detailed view.
How many yooperlite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
22 mapped spots across 1 regions. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect yooperlite on public land?+
In the U.S., casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like yooperlite 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. Rules differ by country and region, so always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify yooperlite in the field?+
Field identification of yooperlite 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 yooperlite on the map
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