Fifth Avenue Beach: Rockhounding in Manistee County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Fifth Avenue Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Manistee County, Michigan. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Manistee County
State: Michigan
Coordinates: 44.25416, -86.33736

Best time to visit Fifth Avenue Beach

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MANISTEE 3SE station (4 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 Fifth Avenue Beach.

Across the state line from Fifth Avenue Beach

Fifth Avenue 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.

Selner ParkKewaunee County, Wisconsin · 59 mi away

Fifth Avenue Beach FAQ

Where is Fifth Avenue Beach?+

Fifth Avenue Beach is in Manistee County, Michigan, at 44.25416, -86.33736.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fifth Avenue Beach?+

Fifth Avenue Beach 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 Fifth Avenue Beach?+

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 Fifth Avenue 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.

When is the best time to visit Fifth Avenue Beach?+

The most comfortable months at Fifth Avenue Beach are April to November.

How do I get to Fifth Avenue Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.25416, -86.33736 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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