Burtchville Twp. Park: Rockhounding in Saint Clair County, Michigan

Updated August 2026

Burtchville Twp. Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Clair County, Michigan. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Saint Clair County
State: Michigan
Coordinates: 43.14085, -82.49386

Geology at Burtchville Twp. Park

This spot sits on Antrim Shale, mapped as black shale that formed roughly 385 to 360 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: Antrim Shale
Age: 385–360 Ma (Late Devonian)
Rock types: black 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 Burtchville Twp. Park

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEXINGTON WTP station (9 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 Burtchville Twp. Park.

Burtchville Twp. Park FAQ

Where is Burtchville Twp. Park?+

Burtchville Twp. Park is in Saint Clair County, Michigan, at 43.14085, -82.49386.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burtchville Twp. Park?+

Burtchville Twp. 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 Burtchville Twp. 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 Burtchville Twp. 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 Burtchville Twp. Park?+

The most comfortable months at Burtchville Twp. Park are April to November.

How do I get to Burtchville Twp. Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.14085, -82.49386 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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