{"id":2585,"date":"2021-02-08T17:19:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T23:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=2585"},"modified":"2024-02-22T06:16:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:16:58","slug":"oregon-rockhounding-location-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/oregon-rockhounding-location-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:83.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Oregon is one of the best states in the U.S. for rockhounding thanks to its relatively recent history of vulcanism, mountainous terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Rockhounds have long been attracted to Oregon for the fantastic and prolific specimens associated with its unique geology. Unlike many other states, almost every part of Oregon contains promising rockhounding destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eastern two-thirds of the state are a high plateau, highlighted by large basalt flows in the northeast. The central part of the state is home to world-class thundereggs, a favorite of collectors. On the other side of the Cascades, rockhounding in the western third of the state is highlighted by the fantastic agate hunting on local beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;ll give more comprehensive lists of rockhounding locations later in this article, but if you&rsquo;re just looking for the best sites in the state I&rsquo;ve compiled them for you here. <strong>Here are the top 10 rockhounding locations in Oregon:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Location<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B039'54.2%22N+124%C2%B003'33.7%22W\/@44.665066,-124.061547,716m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ea7897188ce07b:0x6b825cdfa7bc1a2a!2sAgate+Beach!3b1!8m2!3d44.6655449!4d-124.0601058!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.6650664!4d-124.059353\" target=\"_blank\">Agate Beach<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Chalcedony, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B053'25.7%22N+123%C2%B033'24.9%22W\/@45.890483,-123.559099,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.890483!4d-123.5569051\" target=\"_blank\">Nehalem River<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Carnelian, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B044'14.4%22N+120%C2%B054'26.4%22W\/@44.737339,-120.9082392,297m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54be9725c0638859:0x37fba633c6af1b88!2sPriday+Agate+Beds!3b1!8m2!3d44.737347!4d-120.9072613!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.7373388!4d-120.9073284\" target=\"_blank\">Priday Agate Beds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B025'28.2%22N+120%C2%B032'47.6%22W\/@44.424493,-120.548742,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b94d1fc2ebd487:0xa4313e972f95d507!2sWildcat+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d44.4273539!4d-120.5480732!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4244928!4d-120.5465483\" target=\"_blank\">White Rock<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thundereggs, Agate, Chalcedony, Opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B001'58.9%22N+120%C2%B025'06.7%22W\/@44.033015,-120.4198484,435m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b91227cbd45bbf:0x65eddeba3e97af44!2sMaury+Mountains!3b1!8m2!3d44.0329105!4d-120.4183296!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.0330152!4d-120.4185289\" target=\"_blank\">Carey Agate Beds<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B033'26.3%22N+120%C2%B004'28.2%22W\/@43.557316,-120.0751669,219m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9c92600c8e9d1:0xdfe67fc312c744d6!2sGlass+Buttes!3b1!8m2!3d43.5573646!4d-120.0744166!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.5573164!4d-120.0745065\" target=\"_blank\">Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Obsidian (various types)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B011'01.9%22N+120%C2%B019'49.2%22W\/@42.183867,-120.33252,746m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c993d627bd940d:0x8ba8c95e38943b69!2sLakeview,+OR+97630!3b1!8m2!3d42.1887721!4d-120.345792!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.1838665!4d-120.330326\" target=\"_blank\">Lakeview<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Jasper, Geodes, Nodules, Sunstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B002'37.4%22N+119%C2%B036'48.3%22W\/@45.043721,-119.615612,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bc8d33411fe451:0xac0b2b1844ad22bd!2sOpal+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d45.0437527!4d-119.6133426!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.0437206!4d-119.6134185\" target=\"_blank\">Opal Butte<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hyalite opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B018'24.2%22N+124%C2%B006'16.4%22W\/@44.306718,-124.106736,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c1950a42f833e9:0x1d66e8d291907cb2!2sYachats,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d44.3112312!4d-124.1048418!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3067178!4d-124.1045419\" target=\"_blank\">Yachats<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate (sagenitic), Chalcedony, Jasper (orbicular), Moonstone, Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B000'20.4%22N+122%C2%B057'52.4%22W\/@44.005674,-122.966737,724m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c0dfbff92c2abd:0x4a7d7027e866b08e!2sMt+Pisgah!3b1!8m2!3d44.0057781!4d-122.9643784!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.005674!4d-122.9645431\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Pisgah<\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Agate, Calcite, Heulandite, Jasper, Malachite, Mesolite, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best Rockhounding Sites in Oregon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to rockhound in Oregon are Crook County in the central part of the state, the gravels of Pacific Ocean beaches, and many local river and stream beds. Rockhounds can collect a wide variety of rocks and minerals including Oregon&rsquo;s famous thundereggs, agates, and sunstone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Symbols<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Mineral<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oregonite &amp; Josephinite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Rock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thunderegg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oregon Sunstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Metasequoia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oregon: <a href=\"https:\/\/statesymbolsusa.org\/states\/united-states\/oregon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg\" alt=\"A thunderegg with reddish interior star shape surrounding by a matrix of white rock.\" class=\"wp-image-2586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-600x500.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"750\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20750'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='750'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"A thunderegg with reddish interior star shape surrounding by a matrix of white rock.\" class=\"wp-image-2586 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-600x500.jpg 600w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thunderegg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you&rsquo;ve already found a rock and you&rsquo;re not sure what it is, I would highly recommend checking out my <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/practical-rock-identification\/\">Practical Rock Identification System<\/a>.<\/strong> This bundle of information includes a book, videos, and online tools. It is, simply put, the most comprehensive and easy-to-understand rock identification system you&rsquo;ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read through my free <a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-your-rocks-full-guide-with-helpful-tools\/\"><strong>rock identification guide<\/strong><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-identify-minerals-a-helpful-guide-with-pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>mineral identification guide<\/strong><\/a> which are filled with useful information and tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through quite a bit of research and cross-referencing of available literature, I have compiled this list of some prospective locations in Oregon which I would recommend to people looking to do some rockhounding. These are mostly comprised of beaches, old mining prospects, streams, and historically known rock and mineral collecting sites. For additional reading, I&rsquo;d highly recommend these books you can find on Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oW3YsT\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2O4NsKm\" target=\"_blank\">Gem Trails of Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3pWkSsB\" target=\"_blank\">Roadside Geology of Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2MF85wt\" target=\"_blank\">Agate Hunting on the Oregon Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember that rock collecting locations are constantly changing. Specimens may become depleted from other collectors, the location may have been built on or altered, locality information in literature may be inaccurate, and property ownership may have changed hands. Though there are many locations listed here, this list is far from exhaustive. A location&rsquo;s listing here is not a guarantee of accuracy. <strong>Be safe, never go underground, and make sure to get permission from the landowner to search for and collect specimens.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re planning on heading to the field, <strong>make sure you have all the gear you&rsquo;ll need!<\/strong> To get started, you can <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\">check out my recommended gear page<\/a><\/strong> which contains my full reviews for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/best-rockhounding-gear-my-picks\/rock-hammers-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>every <\/strong><\/a><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35OBHxJ\" target=\"_blank\">Geologist&rsquo;s <\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nSlxcV\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>favorite rock hammer<\/strong><\/a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bLx6jC\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>best hiking backpack I&rsquo;ve ever owned<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oregon Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Important Disclaimer: <\/strong>I have not been to these locations myself, and I do not know if they are currently open for collecting. Use this resource as a guide to get you started. Follow posted signage and always get permission from the landowner to collect.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1V7a2_Zi4Py_uOyvrSxuDwM8shLk-cAfz\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>NOTE: All the locations listed in these tables are clickable, and will take you to the location on Google Maps.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northwest Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northwest Oregon has become something of a Mecca for rockhounds, especially those seeking to collect quality agate specimens. Nearly every ocean beach is a great destination for agate, jasper, and moonstone collecting, and the river and stream beds in the area are also great places to check. The best time to search for agates is after winter storms, when ocean sediments have been churned up and new material has been exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in the area doing some rockhounding, you should also take a little time to go check out Thor&rsquo;s Well just south of Yachats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B009'33.8%22N+123%C2%B058'10.9%22W\/@46.15939,-123.971888,697m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54937b440995fb8b:0xf7dd72f1a11b8abf!2sAstoria,+OR+97103!3b1!8m2!3d46.1878841!4d-123.8312534!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.1593899!4d-123.969694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific Ocean beaches W of Astoria<\/a><\/td><td>Bloodstone, Jasper, Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B053'25.7%22N+123%C2%B033'24.9%22W\/@45.890483,-123.559099,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.890483!4d-123.5569051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nehalem River gravels, all the way to ocean<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B047'57.6%22N+122%C2%B047'33.3%22W\/@45.79934,-122.794775,702m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sgable,+oregon!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.7993396!4d-122.7925809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia River shore gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Thomsonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B048'02.0%22N+123%C2%B017'19.9%22W\/@45.800556,-123.29106,702m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5494f6862badd5e3:0x1efc37122c34016c!2sVernonia,+OR+97064!3b1!8m2!3d45.8586502!4d-123.1978501!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.8005563!4d-123.2888656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clear Creek, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (plume agate), Carnelian, Jasper, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B041'36.8%22N+123%C2%B056'23.6%22W\/@45.693554,-123.942091,703m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.6935544!4d-123.9398971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B036'33.1%22N+123%C2%B056'48.7%22W\/@45.609191,-123.94904,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.6091907!4d-123.946846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B032'05.7%22N+123%C2%B057'07.9%22W\/@45.534907,-123.954396,705m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.5349072!4d-123.9522019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B024'07.5%22N+123%C2%B057'46.6%22W\/@45.402075,-123.965139,707m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.4020752!4d-123.9629454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B010'55.7%22N+123%C2%B058'13.7%22W\/@45.182125,-123.972676,710m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ead483cbe9b5f1:0x4228a2bd449ce4be!2sTillamook+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.5293478!4d-123.7052374!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.1821253!4d-123.9704824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bob Straub State Park, Ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Moonstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B021'05.1%22N+122%C2%B047'20.2%22W\/@44.35142,-122.7900439,358m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c088e7871f9007:0x8720a57d181a7686!2sAmes+Creek+Rd,+Sweet+Home,+OR+97386!3b1!8m2!3d44.3876906!4d-122.7110546!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3514203!4d-122.7889531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shores of Calapooia River &amp; Ames Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (banded), Geodes, Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B020'25.2%22N+122%C2%B041'51.4%22W\/@44.340338,-122.6998102,718m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c08ebeefe858dd:0xe7a00e6e94a00c6f!2sChandler+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d44.3404035!4d-122.6975831!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3403384!4d-122.6976216\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chandler Mt., area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (purple or blue), Carnelian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B032'05.5%22N+123%C2%B014'49.5%22W\/@44.534848,-123.249281,718m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c1b5c564ed42cb:0x4dd5042277b7a95!2sBenton+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d44.6281686!4d-123.3873877!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.5348482!4d-123.2470868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willamette River, gravel bars and tributaries<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Bloodstone, Petrified wood, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B039'54.2%22N+124%C2%B003'33.7%22W\/@44.665066,-124.061547,716m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ea7897188ce07b:0x6b825cdfa7bc1a2a!2sAgate+Beach!3b1!8m2!3d44.6655449!4d-124.0601058!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.6650664!4d-124.059353\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agate Beach, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Chalcedony, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B035'36.7%22N+124%C2%B004'04.8%22W\/@44.59352,-124.070199,717m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ea7897188ce07b:0x6b825cdfa7bc1a2a!2sAgate+Beach!3b1!8m2!3d44.6655449!4d-124.0601058!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.5935202!4d-124.0680053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All area beach gravels near Newport<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Chalcedony, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B018'24.2%22N+124%C2%B006'16.4%22W\/@44.306718,-124.106736,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c1950a42f833e9:0x1d66e8d291907cb2!2sYachats,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d44.3112312!4d-124.1048418!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3067178!4d-124.1045419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All area beach gravels near Yachats<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (sagenitic), Chalcedony, Jasper (orbicular), Moonstone, Geodes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B016'02.1%22N+124%C2%B006'31.0%22W\/@44.267237,-124.110791,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c185632a36d367:0x588af89794019b95!2sChina+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d44.154491!4d-124.1009652!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.2672372!4d-124.108597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All beach gravels btwn Yachats and Florence<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Petrified wood, Moonstone, Garnet (grossularite)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Southwest Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Southwest Oregon is a fantastic place for rockhounding. Like Northern Oregon, its beaches produce agates and other quartz family minerals, and its more mountainous terrain add some variety with the many local mines in the area. The best places to rockhound in Southwest Oregon are the ocean beaches and the gravels of area rivers and streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B000'20.4%22N+122%C2%B057'52.4%22W\/@44.005674,-122.966737,724m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c0dfbff92c2abd:0x4a7d7027e866b08e!2sMt+Pisgah!3b1!8m2!3d44.0057781!4d-122.9643784!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.005674!4d-122.9645431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. Pisgah, Area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Calcite, Heulandite, Jasper, Malachite, Mesolite, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B045'42.9%22N+123%C2%B007'20.1%22W\/@42.761909,-123.124454,739m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c5bed71d1c322b:0x1692c99d1063894d!2sCedar+Springs+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d42.7620665!4d-123.1222807!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.7619091!4d-123.1222597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cedar Springs Mt., area<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Chalcolite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B044'43.9%22N+124%C2%B010'58.0%22W\/@43.745527,-124.184959,727m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c3c111c4133bd3:0x4318cffa59a5a92!2sWinchester+Bay,+OR+97467!3b1!8m2!3d43.6770608!4d-124.1748369!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.745527!4d-124.1827653\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All area beach gravels N of Winchester Bay<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B030'44.1%22N+124%C2%B015'02.6%22W\/@43.512254,-124.252904,730m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c3c111c4133bd3:0x4318cffa59a5a92!2sWinchester+Bay,+OR+97467!3b1!8m2!3d43.6770608!4d-124.1748369!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.5122544!4d-124.2507098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All area beach gravels S of Winchester Bay<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B013'16.2%22N+123%C2%B023'21.2%22W\/@43.221177,-123.3903849,390m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c418893e52c6fd:0xcd17d1b59bb65829!2sDavis+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d43.2701711!4d-123.3462809!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.2211772!4d-123.3892194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umpqua River, area gravels and bars<\/a><\/td><td>&lsquo;Oregon Jade&rsquo; (massive grossularite garnet)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B017'51.9%22N+122%C2%B056'20.6%22W\/@43.297736,-122.9403235,424m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c418893e52c6fd:0xcd17d1b59bb65829!2sDavis+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d43.2701711!4d-123.3462809!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.2977362!4d-122.9390544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">N Umpqua River, area gravels and bars<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Jasper, Petrified wood, Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B009'53.7%22N+123%C2%B023'40.2%22W\/@43.164928,-123.3963346,615m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c418893e52c6fd:0xcd17d1b59bb65829!2sDavis+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d43.2701711!4d-123.3462809!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.1649279!4d-123.3944957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S Umpqua River, area gravels and bars<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Jasper, Petrified wood, Silicified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B020'44.8%22N+124%C2%B020'53.9%22W\/@43.345764,-124.350486,732m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.3457641!4d-124.3482922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean beach gravels, length of Coos County<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B009'04.2%22N+124%C2%B024'52.8%22W\/@43.151173,-124.416867,735m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x54c49cb3a08ecdab:0x424e43babf634dd5!2sBullards+Beach+State+Park!8m2!3d43.1511886!4d-124.4092904!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.1511729!4d-124.4146728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beach sands of park<\/a><\/td><td>Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B024'26.8%22N+124%C2%B025'33.4%22W\/@42.407456,-124.428126,743m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.4074563!4d-124.4259316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaches N and S of Rogue River<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Californite, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B002'31.7%22N+124%C2%B015'58.6%22W\/@42.042136,-124.268458,748m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54daaaa6c2f61fd3:0x574dce6bfe4549cd!2sChetco+River!3b1!8m2!3d42.1801779!4d-124.0730577!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.0421362!4d-124.2662637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaches N and S of Chetco River<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Californite, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B030'02.4%22N+124%C2%B013'54.9%22W\/@42.500673,-124.234114,742m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x0:0x0!2zNDLCsDI0JzI2LjgiTiAxMjTCsDI1JzMzLjQiVw!3b1!7e2!8m2!3d42.4074563!4d-124.4259316!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.5006732!4d-124.2319204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravel bars in Rogue R., entire county<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Garnets, Gold, Jasper, Petrified wood, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B003'47.0%22N+124%C2%B018'17.2%22W\/@42.063043,-124.3058768,371m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54daa508527f4317:0xb1b3476200f47a9f!2sBrookings,+OR+97415!3b1!8m2!3d42.0526114!4d-124.2839819!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.0630427!4d-124.304787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brookings, area ocean beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Nephrite jade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B044'31.0%22N+124%C2%B029'28.1%22W\/@42.741953,-124.4930016,624m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c4ceffa19a8e71:0xa198b7e548bab16f!2sPort+Orford,+OR+97465!3b1!8m2!3d42.7456644!4d-124.4973267!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.7419528!4d-124.4911506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Port Orford, area ocean beach sands<\/a><\/td><td>Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B050'15.0%22N+124%C2%B014'24.6%22W\/@42.837498,-124.242357,738m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c4e83345f79db5:0x716c407ac0540a40!2sSugarloaf+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d42.8373316!4d-124.2339903!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.8374976!4d-124.240163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sugarloaf Mt., area slopes<\/a><\/td><td>Nephrite, Serpentine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B006'27.8%22N+123%C2%B024'30.6%22W\/@42.10773,-123.410697,747m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1soregon+caves!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.10773!4d-123.408503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stream gravels around Oregon Caves<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Gold, Jasper, Petrified wood, Rhodonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B034'09.4%22N+123%C2%B035'43.0%22W\/@42.569264,-123.597469,742m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c59e3d157181ad:0x67e29c3933d98069!2sJumpoff+Joe+Creek+Rd,+Oregon!3b1!8m2!3d42.5647353!4d-123.308918!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.5692639!4d-123.5952754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many old mines near Galice<\/a><\/td><td>Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Galena, Gold, Malachite, Pyrite, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B006'45.3%22N+123%C2%B032'20.1%22W\/@42.112576,-123.5409859,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54cff0f39db66ad7:0x5f2bdf8380f60a23!2sHolland,+OR+97523!3b1!8m2!3d42.1276157!4d-123.5389529!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.112576!4d-123.5389275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Althouse Creek, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Garnets, Gold nuggets, Quartz crystals, Serpentine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B007'54.1%22N+122%C2%B030'37.6%22W\/@42.131691,-122.512638,747m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54cf102cc470f67d:0xaa64a244b6cd8111!2sGreen+Springs+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d42.143192!4d-122.5072478!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.131691!4d-122.5104444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Springs Mt., area slopes<\/a><\/td><td>Agate nodules, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B032'09.5%22N+122%C2%B033'17.9%22W\/@42.535961,-122.557161,742m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54cf59a91f3458d5:0x711fe3e1ea59411c!2sButte+Falls,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d42.5431843!4d-122.5655886!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.5359612!4d-122.5549666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Butte Falls, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Bloodstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B026'59.2%22N+122%C2%B046'46.9%22W\/@42.449777,-122.781878,743m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c584c35ac4f903:0x6ba1b5db40990cc7!2sEagle+Point,+OR+97524!3b1!8m2!3d42.4726258!4d-122.8028177!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.449777!4d-122.7796845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eagle Point, area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Moss Agate, Bloodstone<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North Central Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a state known for its rockhounding, Central Oregon stands above the rest as one of the best rockhounding destinations in the entire world. The hills and creek beds of Central Oregon are particularly famous for their thundereggs and moss agates, but also contain fossils, petrified wood, agate, and jasper, and other minerals. Many of the locations listed here can be found in the USFS Central Oregon Rockhounding Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B026'23.1%22N+119%C2%B016'41.1%22W\/@44.439756,-119.280271,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bb96fab6138149:0x5db593b8e44f190e!2sDayville,+OR+97825!3b1!8m2!3d44.4682007!4d-119.5358103!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.439756!4d-119.2780768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13 mi. E of Dayville<\/a><\/td><td>Fossilized bone, Petrified Wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B029'48.4%22N+119%C2%B035'43.4%22W\/@44.49678,-119.597574,718m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bb96fab6138149:0x5db593b8e44f190e!2sDayville,+OR+97825!3b1!8m2!3d44.4682007!4d-119.5358103!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4967805!4d-119.5953799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gravels of John Day River, area<\/a><\/td><td>Fossils, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B054'45.2%22N+120%C2%B024'38.7%22W\/@44.912565,-120.411856,362m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.9125649!4d-120.4107408\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area just S of Clarno Fossil Beds<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, jasper, Fossils, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B043'31.8%22N+121%C2%B014'04.5%22W\/@43.725489,-121.236768,728m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b88f875c61dfab:0xa2dfbbdadf0f85da!2sPaulina+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d43.7211206!4d-121.2575397!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.7254895!4d-121.2345736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area between Paulina and East Lakes<\/a><\/td><td>Obsidian<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B050'39.4%22N+120%C2%B027'15.8%22W\/@44.844288,-120.4559323,501m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54beee9c904e0169:0xd0a5282e9a7c5c02!2sJefferson+County,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d44.6673324!4d-121.1785788!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.8442878!4d-120.4543922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Day River tributaries, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Fossilized ferns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B044'09.0%22N+120%C2%B045'15.2%22W\/@44.735825,-120.756409,715m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54be98ecd638a5c9:0x7f74a7959f2ed804!2sAshwood,+OR+97711!3b1!8m2!3d44.7337386!4d-120.7544782!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.7358247!4d-120.7542146\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ashwood, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B044'14.4%22N+120%C2%B054'26.4%22W\/@44.737339,-120.9082392,297m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54be9725c0638859:0x37fba633c6af1b88!2sPriday+Agate+Beds!3b1!8m2!3d44.737347!4d-120.9072613!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.7373388!4d-120.9073284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priday Agate Beds (fee)<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Opal, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B048'13.8%22N+120%C2%B056'32.7%22W\/@44.803843,-120.944609,714m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54be900e88940df7:0xa29355bf49dc4468!2sWillowdale,+OR+97741!3b1!8m2!3d44.8054015!4d-120.9430985!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.8038429!4d-120.9424147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willowdale, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B054'29.0%22N+120%C2%B044'18.7%22W\/@44.908053,-120.74072,713m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bc285b8bfee387:0x8cf347e6bdd2e35b!2sAntelope,+OR+97001!3b1!8m2!3d44.9106819!4d-120.7228172!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.9080529!4d-120.7385258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antelope, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jade, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B040'41.3%22N+121%C2%B023'07.5%22W\/@45.678128,-121.3868704,470m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5496107293f9385f:0x49a5ea7ac79e5022!2sMosier,+OR+97040!3b1!8m2!3d45.6834528!4d-121.397295!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.6781276!4d-121.3854039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mosier, in area stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood, Silicified Pine Cones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B004'28.5%22N+121%C2%B024'10.7%22W\/@45.074587,-121.405171,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54be694bd733e7ff:0x8f3429bdc660df55!2sSunflower+Flat!3b1!8m2!3d45.0745608!4d-121.4033984!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.0745868!4d-121.4029769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunflower Flat, hillsides and gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B037'17.1%22N+121%C2%B014'54.0%22W\/@45.621406,-121.2499742,526m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54961dd9a1974387:0x5d2ec66fffe43aaa!2sThe+Dalles,+OR+97058!3b1!8m2!3d45.5945645!4d-121.1786823!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.621406!4d-121.2483338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chenowith Creek, gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B037'22.0%22N+120%C2%B044'42.8%22W\/@45.622782,-120.747421,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bd80bc7a525a1d:0xf99dbabfcd20716e!2sRufus,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d45.6948466!4d-120.7358936!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.6227824!4d-120.7452275\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area gravels 5 mi. S of Rufus<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B005'03.8%22N+120%C2%B002'40.9%22W\/@44.084401,-120.046897,723m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9632c4d1fd98f:0xf626d9638c1bd193!2sPaulina,+OR+97751!3b1!8m2!3d44.1328962!4d-119.9636299!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.0844006!4d-120.0447034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S Fork Crooked River<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized limb casts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B018'45.0%22N+120%C2%B040'49.2%22W\/@44.312485,-120.682531,720m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9368ccf5d2217:0x7e3e853cf3515f75!2sOchoco+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d44.2984947!4d-120.7063195!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3124846!4d-120.6803373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shores of Ochoco Reservoir<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper (Ochoco Jasper)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B018'06.0%22N+120%C2%B027'46.4%22W\/@44.301673,-120.46507,721m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9368ccf5d2217:0x7e3e853cf3515f75!2sOchoco+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d44.2984947!4d-120.7063195!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3016733!4d-120.4628756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sheep creek, area<\/a><\/td><td>Moss Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B024'36.5%22N+120%C2%B040'41.8%22W\/@44.410143,-120.680471,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9368ccf5d2217:0x7e3e853cf3515f75!2sOchoco+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d44.2984947!4d-120.7063195!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4101433!4d-120.6782775\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6.7 mi. N of E end of Ochoco Reservoir, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B027'28.2%22N+120%C2%B035'48.6%22W\/@44.457843,-120.599037,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9368ccf5d2217:0x7e3e853cf3515f75!2sOchoco+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d44.2984947!4d-120.7063195!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4578431!4d-120.5968425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvey Creek, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B027'18.9%22N+120%C2%B033'39.5%22W\/@44.455254,-120.563159,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54beb2cf7ed94927:0x5369b2746766a92b!2sForked+Horn+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d44.4551316!4d-120.5605747!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.455254!4d-120.560965\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forked Horn Butte, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B024'16.7%22N+120%C2%B033'13.0%22W\/@44.404634,-120.555807,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b94c5fb2572897:0x715bdaaf689386c3!2sWhite+Fir+Spring!3b1!8m2!3d44.4045759!4d-120.5533503!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4046343!4d-120.5536135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Fir Spring, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B025'28.2%22N+120%C2%B032'47.6%22W\/@44.424493,-120.548742,719m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b94d1fc2ebd487:0xa4313e972f95d507!2sWildcat+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d44.4273539!4d-120.5480732!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4244928!4d-120.5465483\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Rock, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs, Agate, Chalcedony, Opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B029'47.0%22N+120%C2%B029'09.3%22W\/@44.496386,-120.488096,718m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54beace49a1e6be7:0x9f36ce316103adb!2sWhistler+Spring!3b1!8m2!3d44.4962438!4d-120.4852959!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.4963864!4d-120.4859023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whistler Spring, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B028'32.6%22N+120%C2%B030'26.6%22W\/@44.475708,-120.5080836,225m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bead473769583f:0xe3321997c881dee1!2sDesolation+Canyon!3b1!8m2!3d44.4756878!4d-120.5069625!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.475708!4d-120.5073957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Desolation Canyon, area<\/a><\/td><td>Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B004'20.7%22N+120%C2%B044'43.5%22W\/@44.072408,-120.747597,723m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b921e0919247e9:0x3afe125f32e5be75!2sTaylor+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d44.0659597!4d-120.7625116!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.0724078!4d-120.7454033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bear Creek, E side of Taylor Butte<\/a><\/td><td>Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Drusy quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B001'58.9%22N+120%C2%B025'06.7%22W\/@44.033015,-120.4198484,435m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b91227cbd45bbf:0x65eddeba3e97af44!2sMaury+Mountains!3b1!8m2!3d44.0329105!4d-120.4183296!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.0330152!4d-120.4185289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carey Agate Beds, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>South Central Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>South Central Oregon is home to many great rockhounding locations, especially for collectors looking for quartz family gemstones such as agate, jasper, and chalcedony. The Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area is one of the best places in the world for many varieties of obsidian, and there are many areas where rockhounds can find thundereggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to visit Glass Butte, take care to bring proper footwear. Obsidian is incredibly sharp and you really need some good hiking boots that are up to the job. I have had great success with <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39X5maH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Timerblands like these from Amazon<\/strong><\/a>, but any thick-soled dedicated hiking boot will do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B057'03.0%22N+121%C2%B057'18.7%22W\/@42.950825,-121.95738,737m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x54c6170840e5e339:0x902bf2e1452fe3a3!2sCrater+Lake+National+Park!8m2!3d42.8684411!4d-122.1684785!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.950825!4d-121.9551864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area surrouding Crater Lake National Park<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Petrified wood, Quartz family gemstones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B047'28.3%22N+122%C2%B006'22.6%22W\/@42.791187,-122.108471,739m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.791187!4d-122.1062768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area just S of Crater Lake National Park<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper (Crater Lake Flower Jasper)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B033'26.3%22N+120%C2%B004'28.2%22W\/@43.557316,-120.0751669,219m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b9c92600c8e9d1:0xdfe67fc312c744d6!2sGlass+Buttes!3b1!8m2!3d43.5573646!4d-120.0744166!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.5573164!4d-120.0745065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area<\/a><\/td><td>Obsidian (various types)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B011'01.9%22N+120%C2%B019'49.2%22W\/@42.183867,-120.33252,746m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c993d627bd940d:0x8ba8c95e38943b69!2sLakeview,+OR+97630!3b1!8m2!3d42.1887721!4d-120.345792!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.1838665!4d-120.330326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lakeview, surrounding desert area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Geodes, Nodules, Sunstone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B004'07.5%22N+120%C2%B017'24.5%22W\/@42.06875,-120.292335,747m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c993d627bd940d:0x8ba8c95e38943b69!2sLakeview,+OR+97630!3b1!8m2!3d42.1887721!4d-120.345792!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.0687502!4d-120.2901406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crane Mountain, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B014'19.4%22N+120%C2%B018'36.3%22W\/@42.238717,-120.312275,745m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c993d627bd940d:0x8ba8c95e38943b69!2sLakeview,+OR+97630!3b1!8m2!3d42.1887721!4d-120.345792!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.2387167!4d-120.3100806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warner Canyon, area<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood, Quartz family gemstones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B028'02.1%22N+119%C2%B046'54.7%22W\/@42.467245,-119.78406,743m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b617e9f47a2557:0x9b33cf3ee59b23a4!2sHart+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d42.459654!4d-119.741381!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.4672447!4d-119.7818662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W flanks for Hart Mt \/ Warner Peak<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Opal, Thundereggs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B019'24.2%22N+120%C2%B048'42.9%22W\/@42.323377,-120.814115,744m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54c9a89b2bc15d8f:0x82e45e53883cbf95!2sQuartz+Mountain,+OR+97630!3b1!8m2!3d42.3223761!4d-120.8155288!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.323377!4d-120.8119213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quartz Mountain Pass<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northeast Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northeastern Oregon is one of the largest basalt lava regions in the entire world and, as a result, is home to highly productive rockhounding locations. The river and stream beds contain all manner of quartz family gemstones including agates and jasper, while certain area hills and buttes are known for their opals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B031'03.3%22N+117%C2%B025'10.0%22W\/@44.517591,-117.4209498,493m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a51071818c24b5:0xf2af9307b7e848cf!2sShirttail+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d44.5078285!4d-117.4348225!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.5175911!4d-117.4194425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shirttail Creek, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, &lsquo;Oregon Jade&rsquo;, Agatized Wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B045'11.3%22N+117%C2%B012'47.0%22W\/@44.753124,-117.2148653,586m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a5b31412ab12d1:0xde14b5d6a28482cc!2sPowder+River!3b1!8m2!3d44.7434937!4d-117.0487839!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.7531238!4d-117.2130664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Powder River, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcedony geodes w\/ quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B033'42.6%22N+117%C2%B025'20.9%22W\/@44.561828,-117.424675,717m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a504a3b304673b:0xc10b6ab15dbe41aa!2sDurkee,+OR+97905!3b1!8m2!3d44.5812646!4d-117.463958!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.561828!4d-117.4224809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durkee, area washes &amp; draws<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz family gemstones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B012'13.0%22N+116%C2%B052'01.3%22W\/@45.203605,-116.8689938,637m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a149564605d3af:0xdec8829f42123b86!2sImnaha+River!3b1!8m2!3d45.4799215!4d-116.7999764!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.2036049!4d-116.8670251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lower Inmaha River, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Prase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B044'52.4%22N+118%C2%B028'36.4%22W\/@44.747891,-118.4775517,249m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bb4ae7502cbca7:0xe846e0fed7018ce2!2sOrofino+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d44.7476507!4d-118.474947!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.7478915!4d-118.4767873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orofino Mine area and tailings<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper, Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B019'38.7%22N+119%C2%B030'46.8%22W\/@45.327405,-119.515187,708m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bcde9fefa0ff5f:0x8c43eb5baecaeb35!2sHeppner,+OR+97836!3b1!8m2!3d45.3531842!4d-119.5577997!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.3274054!4d-119.5129931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buttes SE of Heppner<\/a><\/td><td>Nodules filled with opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B002'37.4%22N+119%C2%B036'48.3%22W\/@45.043721,-119.615612,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54bc8d33411fe451:0xac0b2b1844ad22bd!2sOpal+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d45.0437527!4d-119.6133426!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.0437206!4d-119.6134185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Opal Butte<\/a><\/td><td>Hyalite opal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Southeast Oregon Rockhounding Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most of Oregon, the southeastern part of the state is well known to produce a wide variety of quartz family gemstones such as agates and jasper, and many localities are also known for thundereggs, opal, geodes, and petrified wood. Most of the localities are very generalized, not contained to a specific spot but rather general search areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Location<\/th><th>Rocks &amp; Minerals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/42%C2%B040'07.4%22N+118%C2%B031'04.9%22W\/@42.668712,-118.520225,740m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b6a5ad149e8d25:0x64aded8d98fcbe17!2sAlvord+Ranch+Ln,+Oregon+97721!3b1!8m2!3d42.6195639!4d-118.4964672!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d42.6687118!4d-118.5180311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entire area on surface, E side of Steens Mts.<\/a><\/td><td>Moss Agate, Jasper, Thundereggs, Geodes, Quartz crystals, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B035'40.0%22N+119%C2%B008'47.6%22W\/@43.59445,-119.148747,729m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b0a6dbb6608a23:0xbd997564bab34a4d!2sBurns,+OR+97720!3b1!8m2!3d43.5862606!4d-119.0541032!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.5944496!4d-119.1465531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W of Burns, broad area<\/a><\/td><td>Moss Agate, Jasper, Thundereggs, Geodes, Quartz crystals, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B051'29.9%22N+119%C2%B006'49.3%22W\/@43.858313,-119.115884,726m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54ba1acbb992c3af:0xfc3dda11bdf6867d!2sSilvies+Canyon!3b1!8m2!3d43.7248698!4d-119.1829979!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.8583125!4d-119.1136899\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sylvies Canyon, 7 mi. W of US 395<\/a><\/td><td>Wood opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B037'17.7%22N+118%C2%B014'36.5%22W\/@43.62157,-118.245657,729m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54b062649154733f:0xb37fd39c631e1dbc!2sWarm+Springs+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d43.6216983!4d-118.2365546!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.6215698!4d-118.2434631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area surfaces around Warm Springs Reservoir<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood, Black Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B013'55.1%22N+117%C2%B030'38.1%22W\/@44.23196,-117.5122045,529m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a543fe41ffba9f:0x4c9823fd320d2097!2sBrogan,+OR!3b1!8m2!3d44.2460893!4d-117.5117698!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.2319602!4d-117.5105946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brogan, all surrounding area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/44%C2%B021'44.6%22N+117%C2%B041'53.1%22W\/@44.362396,-117.700263,720m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a550aa21ed3f1f:0x3d4b92eb46e293cf!2sWillow+Creek+Reservoir!3b1!8m2!3d44.1012704!4d-117.4982441!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d44.3623962!4d-117.6980688\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Area around Ironside and Malheur Reservoir<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B044'15.4%22N+117%C2%B023'32.9%22W\/@43.737604,-117.394667,727m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sOwyhee+Reservoir+Dam!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.7376041!4d-117.3924733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 mi. NW of Owyhee Reservoir Dam, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/43%C2%B021'36.1%22N+117%C2%B006'33.7%22W\/@43.36004,-117.1111645,606m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1ssuccor+creek,+OR!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d43.3600396!4d-117.1093473\" target=\"_blank\">Entire length of Succor Creek, near Rockvill<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/proof-of-content-ownership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fee-to-Dig Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oregon is home to several fee-to-dig sites where rockhounds can go to search for rocks and minerals in a safe a controlled environment with a high chance of finding quality specimens. These sites are often very popular for families and beginners. Here is a brief list of some fee-to-dig rockhounding locations in Oregon and their contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><thead><tr><th>Site Name<\/th><th>Town<\/th><th>Best Contact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Spectrum Mine<\/td><td>Plush<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.highdesertgemsandminerals.com\/html\/spectrum_sunstone_mines.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dust Devil Mine<\/td><td>Plush<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dustdevilmining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richardson&rsquo;s Rock Ranch<\/td><td>Madras<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/richardsonrockranch.com\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Rockhounding Sites<\/td><td>Varied<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsinternet\/cs\/detail\/!ut\/p\/z0\/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8zijQwgwNHCwN_DI8zPyBcqYKBfkO2oCABZcx5g\/?position=Not&amp;ss=110601&amp;navtype=&amp;pnavid=110000000000000&amp;navid=110370000000000&amp;cid=stelprdb5247398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double Eagle Mining<\/td><td>Lakeview<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doubleeaglemine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Agates in Oregon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The agate hunting on Oregon&rsquo;s Pacific Coast is world class. Rockhounds from all over the country make the trip to the Oregon coast to find their own agates, often in the winter in order to take advantage of the frequent winter storms which tend to churn up new material. Aside from the ocean beaches, agates can be found in rives and stream beds all across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to search for agates in Oregon are the gravels of ocean beaches such as Agate Beach and Oceanside, especially at the mouths of rivers and creeks. Agates can also be found in the gravels of rivers and streams all across Oregon, especially in the central part of the state.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Check out my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/how-to-tumble-rocks-get-great-results-every-time\/\">Complete Rock Tumbling Guide<\/a><\/strong> to make your rocks and gemstones really shine!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Thundereggs in Oregon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oregon is one of the premier locations to find thundereggs in the entire world. These unique and attractive quirks of nature are popular collectors items for rockhounds and tourists. They can be difficult to find, but keep your eye out for bumpy, roughly spherical and baseball-sized rocks with drab brown coloring from their rhyolite &lsquo;rind&rsquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find thundereggs in Oregon are in the creeks and hills of the central part of the state, especially in Crook County. There are several fee-to-dig sites where you can find thundereggs. Areas in Ochoco National Forest are best for collectors hoping to find thundereggs on their own.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oregon Rockhounding Laws &amp; Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common questions rockhounds have is whether or not they are allowed to collect at a certain location. <strong>It is the responsibility of each rockhound to obtain permission from a landowner to search and\/or collect on a piece of property. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ownership and status of land can and does change frequently, making it impossible to document accurate information on this page. However, I have compiled a list of resources here so that you may investigate and obtain permission for any locations (found here or elsewhere) for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have written entire articles which cover the rockhounding laws and regulations for nearly every type of public land you can think of. I encourage you to check them out if you are curious about the legalities of rock and mineral collecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/rock-collecting-on-public-land-laws-rules-and-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding on Public Land: Laws and Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/can-you-collect-rocks-in-state-parks-all-50-states-answered\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can You Collect Rocks in State Parks? All 50 States Answered<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine what type of public land a particular location is on, I would recommend starting with the <a href=\"https:\/\/publiclands.org\/pages\/oregonmaps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Lands Interpretive Association&rsquo;s Oregon Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Land Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most states, each county in Oregon will have records of who owns each piece of property. Unfortunately for rockhounds, the law prohibits them from publishing their names or contact information online. You can get the landowner&rsquo;s name and address by visiting the county records office. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/dor\/programs\/property\/pages\/county-contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">This site<\/a> linking to each county assessor&rsquo;s office would be a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sources &amp; Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The locations and information contained in this article are primarily derived from academic papers, online resources, and other outside sources. If you would like to read some of the source material for yourself I have listed them below. The majority of these locations are my interpretation of Robert Beste&rsquo;s <em>A Location Guide for Rock Hounds in the United States<\/em>. Other sources include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mindat.com\" target=\"_blank\">mindat.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oda\/programs\/NaturalResources\/Pages\/Default.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregona Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oregongeology.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Geological Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon is one of the best states in the U.S. for rockhounding thanks to its relatively recent history of vulcanism, mountainous terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Rockhounds have long been attracted to Oregon for the fantastic and prolific specimens associated with its unique geology. Unlike many other states, almost every part of Oregon &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795-300x250.jpg",300,250,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"large":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_1x1":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_3x4":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_high_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_med_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",360,300,false],"mv_trellis_3x4_low_res":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",240,200,false],"mv_trellis_4x3":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_16x9":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-960":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"mv_trellis_srcset-1080":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false],"1200x1200":["https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/rsz_1rsz_dreamstime_xxl_182951795.jpg",400,333,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Mike Rhea","author_link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/author\/mikerhea22gmail-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Oregon is one of the best states in the U.S. for rockhounding thanks to its relatively recent history of vulcanism, mountainous terrain, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. 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