Beach (Petoskey area 3) — Rockhounding in Oceana County, Michigan

Beach (Petoskey area 3) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Oceana County, Michigan. Reported finds include petoskey stones, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Beach (Petoskey area 3) in Oceana County, Michigan

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
North Lakeshore Drive

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 Beach (Petoskey area 3)

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Beach (Petoskey area 3) FAQ

Where is Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+
Beach (Petoskey area 3) is in Oceana County, Michigan, at 43.73433, -86.47290. Nearest road: North Lakeshore Drive.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+
Beach (Petoskey area 3) is reported to produce Petoskey Stones, Fossils.
Is collecting allowed at Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+
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 Beach (Petoskey area 3)?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.73433, -86.47290 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Lakeshore Drive.

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