Mt. Shasta — Rockhounding in Marquette County, Michigan

Mt. Shasta is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marquette County, Michigan. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marquette County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: US 41;M 28
Postcode: 49861
Coordinates: 46.54013, -88.09449

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 Mt. Shasta

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Garnet

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Mt. Shasta FAQ

Where is Mt. Shasta?+

Mt. Shasta is in Marquette County, Michigan, at 46.54013, -88.09449. Nearest road: US 41;M 28.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Shasta?+

Mt. Shasta is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Shasta?+

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 Mt. Shasta?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.54013, -88.09449 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 41;M 28.

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