Arcadia Beach Natural Area: Petoskey Stone & Charlevoix Stone Rockhounding in Manistee County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Arcadia Beach Natural Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Manistee County, Michigan. Reported finds include petoskey stone, charlevoix stone, coral, fossil. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Manistee County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: Lake Street
Postcode: 49613
Coordinates: 44.49393, -86.24143

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 Arcadia Beach Natural Area

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Across the state line from Arcadia Beach Natural Area

Arcadia Beach Natural Area 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.

Arcadia Beach Natural Area FAQ

Where is Arcadia Beach Natural Area?+

Arcadia Beach Natural Area is in Manistee County, Michigan, at 44.49393, -86.24143. Nearest road: Lake Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Arcadia Beach Natural Area?+

Arcadia Beach Natural Area is reported to produce Petoskey Stone, Charlevoix Stone, Coral, Fossil.

Is collecting allowed at Arcadia Beach Natural Area?+

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 Arcadia Beach Natural Area?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

How do I get to Arcadia Beach Natural Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.49393, -86.24143 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lake Street.

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