Stafford County Park: Rockhounding in Huron County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Stafford County Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Huron County, Michigan. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Huron County
State: Michigan
Coordinates: 43.94354, -82.70987

Geology at Stafford County Park

This spot sits on Coldwater Shale, mapped as shale that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Coldwater Shale
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: shale
Elevation: 590 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 Stafford County Park

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PORT HOPE station (0 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Stafford County Park.

Stafford County Park FAQ

Where is Stafford County Park?+

Stafford County Park is in Huron County, Michigan, at 43.94354, -82.70987.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stafford County Park?+

Stafford County Park is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.

Is collecting allowed at Stafford County Park?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Stafford County Park?+

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.

When is the best time to visit Stafford County Park?+

The most comfortable months at Stafford County Park are April to November.

How do I get to Stafford County Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.94354, -82.70987 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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