Lake Superior Beach — Rockhounding in Ontonagon County, Michigan

Lake Superior Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ontonagon County, Michigan. Reported finds include adularia, keweenaw agates, chalcedony, chert, jasper, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ontonagon County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: Lakeshore Road
Postcode: 49953
Coordinates: 46.87134, -89.33524

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 Lake Superior Beach

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

Adularia
Keweenaw Agates
Chalcedony
Chert
Jasper
Thomsonite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Superior Beach.

Lake Superior Beach FAQ

Where is Lake Superior Beach?+

Lake Superior Beach is in Ontonagon County, Michigan, at 46.87134, -89.33524. Nearest road: Lakeshore Road.

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

Lake Superior Beach is reported to produce Adularia, Keweenaw Agates, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Thomsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Superior 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 Lake Superior Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.87134, -89.33524 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lakeshore Road.

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