McClain State Park — Rockhounding in Houghton County, Michigan

McClain State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Houghton County, Michigan. Reported finds include adularia, chalcedony, chert, jasper, keweenaw agate, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Houghton County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: Bear Lake Road
Postcode: 49930
Coordinates: 47.23683, -88.61473

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at McClain State Park

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Adularia
Chalcedony
Chert
Jasper
Keweenaw Agate
Thomsonite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of McClain State Park.

McClain State Park FAQ

Where is McClain State Park?+

McClain State Park is in Houghton County, Michigan, at 47.23683, -88.61473. Nearest road: Bear Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at McClain State Park?+

McClain State Park is reported to produce Adularia, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Keweenaw Agate, Thomsonite.

Is collecting allowed at McClain State Park?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to McClain State Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.23683, -88.61473 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bear Lake Road.

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