Rope Mine — Rockhounding in Marquette County, Michigan

Rope Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marquette County, Michigan. Reported finds include gold, pyrite, chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marquette County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: County Road GN
Coordinates: 46.52972, -87.71583

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 Rope Mine

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Rope Mine FAQ

Where is Rope Mine?+

Rope Mine is in Marquette County, Michigan, at 46.52972, -87.71583. Nearest road: County Road GN.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rope Mine?+

Rope Mine is reported to produce Gold, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Rope Mine?+

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 Rope Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.52972, -87.71583 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road GN.

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