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Carnelian Beach
Carnelian beach is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate nodules, Carnelian, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsAgate & Jasper rockhounding sites in Michigan
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
9 agate & jasper destinations in Michigan.
Michigan agate hunting is often beach and shore work after storms. Check local collecting rules, then sort with agates near me GPS. Sort live from your phone with Agates near me (GPS), or browse all U.S. agate & jasper rockhounding sites and the Michigan state page.
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Agate & Jasper collecting in Michigan
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
We currently document 9 agate & jasper collecting sites in Michigan. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Agate & Jasper destinations in Michigan vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Michigan state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
What to pack for agate & jasper hunting
Gravel bars, desert washes, and dry lake beds — compared gear for agate and jasper field days.
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Gull Point
Gull Point is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Keweenaw Agates. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Jasper Hill
Jasper Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Jasper, Jaspilite, Hematite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Keweenaw Point
Keweenaw Point is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Keweenaw Agate, Adularia, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Thomsonite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Manitou Island
Manitou Island is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Lake Superior Agates. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Michigamme Mine
Michigamme Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Chalcedony, Hematite, Jaspilite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Presque Isle
Presque Isle is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony geodes, Sandstone with calcite veins. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Tobin Harbor Area
Tobin Harbor Area is a documented mineral occurrence near MI. Reported specimens include Agate, Carnelian, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Upper Peninsula Agate Beaches
Lake Superior beaches of the Upper Peninsula are classic agate hunting grounds for banded Lake Superior agates and jasper.
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