Grace Road Beach: Petoskey Stone & Charlevoix Stone Rockhounding in Benzie County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Grace Road Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Benzie County, Michigan. Reported finds include petoskey stone, charlevoix stone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Benzie County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: Grace Road
Postcode: 49628
Coordinates: 44.60476, -86.22919

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Michigan DNR, Rockhounding rules
Michigan Geological Survey
Isle Royale National Park, Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Grace Road Beach

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Grace Road Beach.

Across the state line from Grace Road Beach

Grace Road Beach is close enough to the Michigan border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Grace Road Beach FAQ

Where is Grace Road Beach?+

Grace Road Beach is in Benzie County, Michigan, at 44.60476, -86.22919. Nearest road: Grace Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grace Road Beach?+

Grace Road Beach is reported to produce Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone.

Is collecting allowed at Grace Road 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.

What tools should I bring to Grace Road Beach?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Grace Road Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.60476, -86.22919 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grace Road.

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