Rockhounding in Leelanau County, Michigan
9 mapped rockhounding spots in Leelanau County. Most commonly produces charlevoix stone, petoskey stone, chert, unakite.
Map showing 9 rockhounding spots in Leelanau County, Michigan
Minerals reported in Leelanau County
Spots in Leelanau County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Cove Beach |
| 45.1689, -85.6327 | Public |
| Empire Beach | 44.8120, -86.0681 | Check locally | |
| Grand Traverse Lighthouse | 45.2102, -85.5500 | Check locally | |
| Hidden Beach |
| 45.0196, -85.7645 | Public |
| North Beach |
| 45.0260, -85.7596 | Public |
| Onomonee Road Beach |
| 45.1130, -85.6755 | Public |
| Peterson Park | 45.1539, -85.6467 | Public | |
| Suttons Bay Beach | 44.9774, -85.6485 | Check locally | |
| Van's Beach |
| 45.0223, -85.7625 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Michigan
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Leelanau County. A natural extension if Leelanau County is already on your trip plan.
- Antrim County~16 mi5 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert
- Charlevoix County~27 mi4 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Fossils, Lake Superior Agate
- Emmet County~48 mi5 spotsTop: Brachiopod, Charlevoix Stone, Horn Coral
- Manistee County~62 mi5 spotsTop: Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Quartz
- Oceana County~99 mi1 spotTop: Agate, Fossils, Petoskey Stones
- Presque Isle County~103 mi5 spotsTop: Granite, Quartz, Agate
Leelanau County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Leelanau County, Michigan?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Leelanau County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Leelanau County?+
Spots in Leelanau County most often produce Charlevoix Stone, Petoskey Stone, Chert, Unakite, Lake Superior Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Leelanau County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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