Torch Lake Beach — Rockhounding in Houghton County, Michigan

Torch Lake Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Houghton County, Michigan. Reported finds include fossils, petoskey stones. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Houghton County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: M 26
Postcode: 49934
Coordinates: 47.15014, -88.45596

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 Torch Lake Beach

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Fossils
Petoskey Stones

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Torch Lake Beach FAQ

Where is Torch Lake Beach?+

Torch Lake Beach is in Houghton County, Michigan, at 47.15014, -88.45596. Nearest road: M 26.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Torch Lake Beach?+

Torch Lake Beach is reported to produce Fossils, Petoskey Stones.

Is collecting allowed at Torch Lake Beach?+

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 Torch Lake Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.15014, -88.45596 in Google Maps. The nearest road is M 26.

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