Little Girls Point County Park: Basalt & Granite Rockhounding in Gogebic County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Little Girls Point County Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gogebic County, Michigan. Reported finds include basalt, granite, unakite, jasper, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gogebic County
State: Michigan
Coordinates: 46.60387, -90.32209

Geology at Little Girls Point County Park

This spot sits on Keweenawan Supergroup: Freda Sandstone, mapped as arkose that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: Keweenawan Supergroup: Freda Sandstone
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: arkose
Elevation: 660 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Little Girls Point County Park

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 23°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 7°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SAXON 1WSW station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Little Girls Point County Park

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Little Girls Point County Park

Little Girls Point County Park 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.

Little Girls Point County Park FAQ

Where is Little Girls Point County Park?+

Little Girls Point County Park is in Gogebic County, Michigan, at 46.60387, -90.32209.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Girls Point County Park?+

Little Girls Point County Park is reported to produce Basalt, Granite, Unakite, Jasper, Quartz, Jacobsville Sandstone, Lake Superior Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Little Girls Point County Park?+

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 Little Girls Point County Park?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Little Girls Point County Park?+

The most comfortable months at Little Girls Point County Park are April to October.

How do I get to Little Girls Point County Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.60387, -90.32209 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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