{"id":2938,"date":"2021-03-21T20:15:08","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T01:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2024-02-22T06:21:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:21:11","slug":"washington-state-rockhounding-location-guide-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/washington-state-rockhounding-location-guide-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington State Rockhounding Location Guide &#038; Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Washington is a fantastic state for rockhounding, both for its wide variety of minerals and its large number of prospective rockhounding sites. The state is divided by the Cascades, with beautiful ocean beaches noted for their agate hunting to the west, and large basaltic lava flows to the east which are largely responsible for much of the fossilized and petrified wood found in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Due to the relatively recent and extensive volcanic activity in the area, Washington State is one of the best states in the entire U.S. for rockhounding. The basalt flows fossilized vast forests, creating enormous amounts of fossilized and opalized wood, and the void spaces left by gas pockets in the lava flows created countless agates and jaspers which are now highly sought after by rockhounds from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to rockhound in Washington are Pacific Ocean beaches, river and stream gravels, and countless mines found across the state. In particular, the beaches around Olympic National Park are famous for their beautiful agates, and the Horse Heaven Hills area produces many specimens of opalized wood.<\/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\">&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Rock<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">&mdash;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Gemstone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Petrified Wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">State Fossil<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Columbian Mammoth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Washington: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/statesymbolsusa.org\/states\/united-states\/washington\" target=\"_blank\">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 is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Petrified Wood\" class=\"wp-image-2939\" style=\"width:360px;height:240px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20600'%3E%3Crect%20width='900'%20height='600'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Petrified Wood\" class=\"wp-image-2939 eager-load\" style=\"width:360px;height:240px\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/rsz_dreamstime_xxl_157074_1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petrified Wood<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rocks &amp; Minerals Found in Washington State<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington sports a wide variety of minerals, particularly minerals in the quartz family. Due to its relatively recent volcanic activity in the eastern part of the state, agates, jaspers, and fossilized wood are bountiful all across the area. Other desirable rocks and minerals such as geodes and opal are also are fairly common if you look in the right locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most commonly found minerals in Washington State are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Agate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jasper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chalcedony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chert<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quartz crystals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opalized wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fossilized wood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geodes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rockhounding Locations in Washington State<\/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\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1IuiESBi1UaddBH35eWPi7C68S2OUDtMB\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\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 Washington which I would recommend to people looking to do some rockhounding. These are mostly comprised of 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><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38MMdal\" target=\"_blank\">Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State&rsquo;s Best Sites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Q8zhVH\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gem Trails of Washington<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38MtM5J\" target=\"_blank\">Rocks &amp; Minerals of Washington and Oregon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vACpd4\" target=\"_blank\">Roadside Geology of Washington<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vAleIX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Northwest Treasure Hunter&rsquo;s Gem and Mineral Guide<\/strong><\/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<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<p>For ease of reference, I&rsquo;ll break up the state into the four regions shown on the map below. Each region will have its own list of rockhounding locations with an accompanying map.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/DOE\/media\/Images\/COMMON\/Maps\/RegionalMap-small.png\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/DOE\/media\/Images\/COMMON\/Maps\/RegionalMap-small.png\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seattle &amp; Northwest Washington Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1jMDyWUo3HP96zo60af-DYEprvAOd0MbF\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best places to go rockhounding in Northwestern Washington are the beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the gravels of the many regional rivers and creeks. The ocean beaches are famous for their agates, jaspers, and other quartz minerals, while the banks of the rivers and creeks are often panned for gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for rockhounding locations close to Seattle or Tacoma, unfortunately, your best bet will be to either check out the sites I list below in southwestern Washington or to travel to the Pacific Ocean beaches to do some beachcombing. You can also try the area around Denny Mountain where specimens of rock crystal (exceptionally clear quartz crystals) have been found. The Seattle and Tacoma metro areas aren&rsquo;t well known for their rockhounding, although you may be able to find some interesting specimens along the shores of the Puget Sound.<\/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\/48%C2%B016'29.4%22N+124%C2%B040'50.5%22W\/@48.2748365,-124.682888,682m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sshishi+beach,+wa!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2748334!4d-124.6806935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shi Shi Beach<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Iridosmine, Platinum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B008'21.4%22N+123%C2%B008'02.0%22W\/@48.1392926,-123.136086,684m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548fbe7b3f88f273:0x2e1e95e2b316ff39!2sDungeness,+WA+98382!3b1!8m2!3d48.1467596!4d-123.1232335!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1392893!4d-123.1338925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dungeness, in river gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper (Orbicular)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B004'46.4%22N+123%C2%B055'49.9%22W\/@48.0795546,-123.932723,685m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sFairholme,+wa!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0795508!4d-123.9305287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Crescent, 1 mi. NW of W end of lake<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B009'40.4%22N+123%C2%B042'33.9%22W\/@48.1612126,-123.711616,684m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e5482ec4486c9:0x80d8f1f3b31db5b!2sJoyce,+WA+98363!3b1!8m2!3d48.1361486!4d-123.7344094!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1612094!4d-123.7094223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crescent Beach, area gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chert, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B054'18.1%22N+124%C2%B038'05.7%22W\/@47.9050186,-124.637104,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e7ff7ad1fae27:0x1d5d518a88460718!2sLa+Push,+WA+98350!3b1!8m2!3d47.9081335!4d-124.6352256!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9050153!4d-124.63491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Push, area beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B056'04.9%22N+124%C2%B029'45.5%22W\/@47.9347086,-124.49816,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e7ff7ad1fae27:0x1d5d518a88460718!2sLa+Push,+WA+98350!3b1!8m2!3d47.9081335!4d-124.6352256!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9347048!4d-124.4959658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sol Duc River, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chert, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B009'28.1%22N+124%C2%B040'23.2%22W\/@48.1578115,-124.6746747,483m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e9a753d530b8b:0x68a741ff8ab79b3e!2sOzette,+WA+98326!3b1!8m2!3d48.1547881!4d-124.6671768!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1578091!4d-124.6731226\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ozette River, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B004'14.3%22N+124%C2%B017'09.7%22W\/@48.0706478,-124.2871261,342m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e8af18f6c1d03:0xadc61d12b1af1c5f!2sSappho,+WA+98363!3b1!8m2!3d48.0700786!4d-124.2793784!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0706465!4d-124.2860303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sappho, in Sol Duc River gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper (Orbicular)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B031'16.5%22N+121%C2%B000'53.4%22W\/@48.521257,-121.0159275,18z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.5212567!4d-121.0148379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thunder Creek District, area mining dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Silver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B031'01.4%22N+121%C2%B058'04.4%22W\/@48.517063,-121.970076,680m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548510a9ddbbc63f:0x23474a4089c22d6d!2sHamilton,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d48.5214995!4d-121.9893146!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.517063!4d-121.9678818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamilton, S bank of Skagit River<\/a><\/td><td>Hematite, Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B015'07.1%22N+121%C2%B035'38.9%22W\/@48.251973,-121.596343,683m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5484dac629c1c5eb:0x363a79518bb23f98!2sDarrington,+WA+98241!3b1!8m2!3d48.2553867!4d-121.6015142!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2519734!4d-121.5941495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Darrington, area stream &amp; river gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B051'23.8%22N+121%C2%B042'36.3%22W\/@47.85662,-121.712269,688m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549abde8005d2951:0xf2fdf76bf0f23432!2sGold+Bar,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d47.8567695!4d-121.6970606!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.8566203!4d-121.7100747\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Bar, sands along Skykomish River<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B004'18.1%22N+121%C2%B058'16.7%22W\/@48.071682,-121.9720648,242m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549aca0ef9f0353b:0x6d3f58018e45dd!2sGranite+Falls,+WA+98252!3b1!8m2!3d48.0839895!4d-121.968742!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0716821!4d-121.9712906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granite Falls, area gravels and streams<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B059'09.1%22N+121%C2%B023'38.2%22W\/@47.985855,-121.396139,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9858551!4d-121.3939453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monte Cristo, area mining dumps<\/a><\/td><td>Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Melaconite, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Realgar, Scorodite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B052'49.1%22N+121%C2%B049'46.6%22W\/@47.880312,-121.831814,688m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549aa49b7226d723:0xee6e5867489e1330!2sSultan,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d47.8626013!4d-121.8165095!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.8803125!4d-121.82962\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sultan, area mines &amp; sands along river<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B043'52.5%22N+120%C2%B044'59.5%22W\/@48.731261,-120.7507055,263m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.7312611!4d-120.7498515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pasayten Wilderness, numerous mines<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B025'59.7%22N+121%C2%B026'55.1%22W\/@47.4332416,-121.450823,693m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a79021c105c27:0x14714d4756739c18!2sDenny+Creek+Trail,+Washington+98045!3b1!8m2!3d47.4322618!4d-121.4544413!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.4332385!4d-121.4486289\" target=\"_blank\">Denny Mt., W side above creek<\/a><\/td><td>Rock crystal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B041'58.2%22N+121%C2%B028'04.1%22W\/@47.6995146,-121.469986,690m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a920c9aa5d8c9:0xe2e00f64bc403bd9!2sMoney+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d47.711022!4d-121.4606504!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.6995108!4d-121.4677917\" target=\"_blank\">Money Creek, area lode mines<\/a><\/td><td>Gold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B028'43.4%22N+121%C2%B059'25.9%22W\/@47.4787305,-121.9920505,478m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549064086a480491:0x20afef9e5d13729e!2sTiger+Mountain+Rd+SE,+Mirrormont,+WA+98027!3b1!8m2!3d47.4630618!4d-121.9825498!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.478728!4d-121.9905372\" target=\"_blank\">Issaquah, E side of Fifteen-Mile Creek<\/a><\/td><td>Amber<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Central Washington Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1dHKKtXFZtbDldMxpn9fn4zgGaYgXrHY6\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central Washington is home to a plethora of fantastic rockhounding destinations. This part of the state boasts a wide variety of minerals to be found, equitably distributed throughout the region. The best places to rockhound in Central Washington are the sands and gravels of the many regional rivers and streams, as well as select mountainsides and hillsides. The Horse Heaven Hills area is particularly notable for its opalized wood and petrified wood. The rivers and streams of this part of the state are also very popular for gold panning.<\/p>\n\n\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%B007'53.8%22N+119%C2%B050'46.7%22W\/@46.1316057,-119.848485,710m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54981cadf12b2225:0x5ab6d999d1b18564!2sHorse+Heaven+Hills!3b1!8m2!3d46.1331878!4d-119.8678139!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.1316021!4d-119.8462909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horse Heaven Hills, area washes &amp; draws<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B028'27.4%22N+121%C2%B001'13.3%22W\/@48.4742905,-121.022541,679m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.4742873!4d-121.0203469\" target=\"_blank\">Horseshoe Basin district, area mine<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B028'27.4%22N+121%C2%B001'13.3%22W\/@48.4742905,-121.022541,679m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.4742873!4d-121.0203469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite, Galena<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B052'10.4%22N+119%C2%B054'43.8%22W\/@47.8695451,-119.9140596,590m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549b978610f60dfd:0xf8f24a0063788f87!2sDouglas+County,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d47.7790617!4d-119.7474606!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.8695416!4d-119.9121763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia River, area sands<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B000'00.9%22N+119%C2%B040'47.2%22W\/@48.0002508,-119.6808686,341m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549c7c4221884109:0xa2e59d0608f407b1!2sBridgeport,+WA+98813!3b1!8m2!3d48.0081999!4d-119.671164!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0002486!4d-119.6797793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridgeport, area exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Jadeite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B038'50.6%22N+120%C2%B004'17.4%22W\/@47.6473926,-120.073697,690m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549b93020b93a35f:0x2069c337764b9ecb!2sWaterville,+WA+98858!3b1!8m2!3d47.6470761!4d-120.0711788!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.647389!4d-120.0715027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Waterville, area excavations, gravels, diggings, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Opal (Common)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B012'19.8%22N+120%C2%B056'07.6%22W\/@47.2055146,-120.937641,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1scle+elum+railroad!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2055108!4d-120.9354468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cle Elum, area<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (Blue)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B019'46.1%22N+120%C2%B044'44.3%22W\/@47.3294846,-120.747821,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a3e919bd23729:0x8d0afc519109e9db!2sTeanaway+Ridge!3b1!8m2!3d47.3347222!4d-120.7355555!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.3294808!4d-120.7456268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red Top Mt. and Teanaway Ridge, both sides of road<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (Blue agate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B017'49.7%22N+120%C2%B057'44.2%22W\/@47.2971355,-120.9631928,289m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x549a13f6f26168ab:0x8897500ff51d1c18!2sMiddle+Fork+Teanaway+River+Trail!8m2!3d47.2974493!4d-120.9617173!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2971342!4d-120.9622794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Middle Fork Teanaway River, in gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Geodes (Chalcedony)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B005'21.3%22N+120%C2%B031'04.3%22W\/@47.0892656,-120.52004,698m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5499f232b23a8e31:0xf8b0db614cc00917!2sEllensburg,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.9965144!4d-120.5478474!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.0892618!4d-120.5178464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ellensburg, N of town weathering out of lava flows<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes (Blue chalcedony)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B016'11.0%22N+120%C2%B037'53.8%22W\/@47.2697156,-120.6325844,308m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1sliberty+creek!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2697136!4d-120.6316121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liberty, along Williams &amp; other area creeks<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B016'21.7%22N+120%C2%B038'01.2%22W\/@47.2726906,-120.635848,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a22a49b1b2a73:0x8fe4b44098a29b0b!2sLiberty,+WA+98922!3b1!8m2!3d47.25372!4d-120.6688853!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2726871!4d-120.6336544\" target=\"_blank\">Liberty, area 2 mi. to<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B016'21.7%22N+120%C2%B038'01.2%22W\/@47.2726906,-120.635848,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a22a49b1b2a73:0x8fe4b44098a29b0b!2sLiberty,+WA+98922!3b1!8m2!3d47.25372!4d-120.6688853!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2726871!4d-120.6336544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B016'21.7%22N+120%C2%B038'01.2%22W\/@47.2726906,-120.635848,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a22a49b1b2a73:0x8fe4b44098a29b0b!2sLiberty,+WA+98922!3b1!8m2!3d47.25372!4d-120.6688853!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2726871!4d-120.6336544\" target=\"_blank\">NE<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B057'36.8%22N+119%C2%B059'18.3%22W\/@46.9602296,-119.990623,699m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x5499a33a238f7d1d:0x39f9544f865548ab!2sGinkgo+Petrified+Forest+State+Park!8m2!3d46.9545989!4d-119.9879823!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.9602263!4d-119.9884289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petrified Forest State Park, outside boundaries<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B050'05.7%22N+119%C2%B056'58.9%22W\/@46.8349256,-119.951888,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.8349218!4d-119.9496939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Columbia River, gravels &amp; sands S of Vantage<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B001'11.6%22N+120%C2%B030'54.6%22W\/@46.0199017,-120.517348,712m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5496242f9723a3e5:0x178d1f8daacf41e9!2sWarwick,+WA+98613!3b1!8m2!3d45.7217893!4d-120.9986796!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.0198984!4d-120.5151544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bickleton, area W of town<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Jasper, Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B041'43.5%22N+121%C2%B014'32.3%22W\/@45.6954237,-121.244502,716m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549619ee431c0b77:0x3fca5323bfe472cc!2sLyle,+WA+98635!3b1!8m2!3d45.695954!4d-121.2861833!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.69542!4d-121.2423078\" target=\"_blank\">Lyle, hillsides<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B041'43.5%22N+121%C2%B014'32.3%22W\/@45.6954237,-121.244502,716m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549619ee431c0b77:0x3fca5323bfe472cc!2sLyle,+WA+98635!3b1!8m2!3d45.695954!4d-121.2861833!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.69542!4d-121.2423078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B041'43.5%22N+121%C2%B014'32.3%22W\/@45.6954237,-121.244502,716m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549619ee431c0b77:0x3fca5323bfe472cc!2sLyle,+WA+98635!3b1!8m2!3d45.695954!4d-121.2861833!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.69542!4d-121.2423078\" target=\"_blank\">2 mi. E of town<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B045'11.5%22N+121%C2%B012'30.7%22W\/@45.7532017,-121.2106964,707m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549619ee431c0b77:0x3fca5323bfe472cc!2sLyle,+WA+98635!3b1!8m2!3d45.695954!4d-121.2861833!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.7531982!4d-121.2085258\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klickitat River, 6 mi. upstream from Lyle<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B059'23.6%22N+120%C2%B010'40.9%22W\/@48.9899015,-120.180227,672m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.9898975!4d-120.178033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathedral Peak, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Wolframite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B015'53.7%22N+120%C2%B003'23.9%22W\/@48.264916,-120.0585052,578m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2649129!4d-120.0566461\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Methow, area mines<\/a><\/td><td>Stibnite, Chalcopyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B057'48.8%22N+119%C2%B027'05.5%22W\/@48.9635535,-119.45372,673m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5482c574deb39573:0xc00c4b6a14ede73c!2sOsoyoos+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d49.0217583!4d-119.4553649!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.9635502!4d-119.451526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osoyoos Lake, area mines S of border<\/a><\/td><td>Copper minerals, Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B033'41.3%22N+119%C2%B029'11.7%22W\/@48.5614625,-119.4881311,479m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549cdce5b43f815b:0x78d8284d21c62087!2sRiverside,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d48.5023752!4d-119.506439!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.5614599!4d-119.4865798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tunk Creek, gravels of the mouth<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals, Corundum (blue, pink), Thulite, Plagioclase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B056'23.2%22N+119%C2%B005'53.3%22W\/@48.9397695,-119.100343,673m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549ca3fbd4c1dde1:0x219a0a91c68c3447!2sTwisp,+WA+98856!3b1!8m2!3d48.3634784!4d-120.122303!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.9397664!4d-119.0981487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mary Ann Creek, placers<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B058'36.3%22N+121%C2%B010'43.8%22W\/@46.976742,-121.181013,700m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5490ac8a66b19b15:0x2655d27ba013086f!2sAmerican+River,+WA+98937!3b1!8m2!3d46.9759495!4d-121.1617513!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.976742!4d-121.1788192\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American River, placer deposits for many miles<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B009'47.1%22N+119%C2%B058'50.6%22W\/@46.163077,-119.982905,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5497f5adc25e475d:0x9aadc0a7392189a3!2sMabton,+WA+98935!3b1!8m2!3d46.2148534!4d-119.9967079!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.1630774!4d-119.9807106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mabton, area draws, washes, hillsides, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood, Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B023'44.6%22N+119%C2%B036'47.2%22W\/@46.395714,-119.615317,708m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54984186bbae7fd3:0xb2bcf3cdf289089f!2sRattlesnake+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d46.4056896!4d-119.610585!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.3957137!4d-119.6131234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rattlesnake Mt., area on S side<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood, Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B033'58.1%22N+119%C2%B058'36.8%22W\/@46.566137,-119.979081,705m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5498354435689b99:0xc82b11aa5e30490e!2sCairn+Hope+Peak!3b1!8m2!3d46.5884647!4d-119.9778234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.5661366!4d-119.9768868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cairn Hope Peak, area on S side<\/a><\/td><td>Petrified wood, Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Eastern Washington Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1_gp35Hn27AvgdlDQVg3imgiPJh0Z40ki\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eastern Washington boasts quite a few notably rockhounding destinations. The streams and rivers of this part of the state are well known for their gold placer deposits, and there are countless old mining dumps where a wide variety of minerals can be found. The Grand Coulee area is particularly notable for its opalized wood specimens, and there are several areas including Bald Butte where rockhounds can hope to collect their own quartz crystals.<\/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%B024'11.7%22N+117%C2%B006'10.1%22W\/@46.4032647,-117.1049973,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a1bbbc9063d745:0x3a6bc55a3f040821!2sAsotin+County,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.1460123!4d-117.2085208!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.4032606!4d-117.1028103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clarkston, area sand &amp; gravel exposures<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B025'10.5%22N+117%C2%B010'35.8%22W\/@46.4195977,-117.178795,706m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a1bbbc9063d745:0x3a6bc55a3f040821!2sAsotin+County,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.1460123!4d-117.2085208!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.4195941!4d-117.1766013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snake River, in sand bars<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B031'38.3%22N+119%C2%B001'24.8%22W\/@48.5272994,-119.025049,461m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549d19c19a5b15d3:0x724db00e6a769454!2sLyman+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d48.5269477!4d-119.0224256!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.527297!4d-119.0235599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyman Lake, Crown Point Mine to W<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B014'13.2%22N+118%C2%B011'59.5%22W\/@48.2370006,-118.202059,683m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549d91175d785c61:0xa995096e5d022a7f!2sLongstreet+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d48.2371126!4d-118.1997127!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2369968!4d-118.1998649\" target=\"_blank\">Covada, the Longstreet Mine dump<\/a><\/td><td>Stibnite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B002'22.1%22N+118%C2%B058'56.6%22W\/@48.0394661,-118.98367,400m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x53629b458d321fd9:0x871039b7e9a07cb6!2sKettle+River!3b1!8m2!3d48.6726799!4d-118.1138814!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0394642!4d-118.9823877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nespelem to Coulee Dam, Columbia River sands<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B027'08.8%22N+118%C2%B048'26.2%22W\/@48.4524552,-118.8086139,418m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549d050b3cf1e95d:0xb20044de09d120b8!2sStrawberry+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d48.4213326!4d-118.8997748!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.452453!4d-118.8072656\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold Creek, placer deposits<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B029'18.4%22N+119%C2%B014'54.9%22W\/@46.4884541,-119.2504093,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5498f4c6f61e8ad5:0x3b19d1c19c6f7c91!2sRingold+Rd,+Washington!3b1!8m2!3d46.4907399!4d-119.1930206!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.4884513!4d-119.2485722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ringold, area gravels near Columbia River<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B046'29.1%22N+119%C2%B050'55.9%22W\/@46.7747463,-119.8508605,639m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5499b1a43e509515:0xb639074603444277!2sMattawa,+WA+99349!3b1!8m2!3d46.73791!4d-119.9028234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7747435!4d-119.8488639\" target=\"_blank\">Mattawa, Saddle Mountain<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B046'29.1%22N+119%C2%B050'55.9%22W\/@46.7747463,-119.8508605,639m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5499b1a43e509515:0xb639074603444277!2sMattawa,+WA+99349!3b1!8m2!3d46.73791!4d-119.9028234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7747435!4d-119.8488639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B046'29.1%22N+119%C2%B050'55.9%22W\/@46.7747463,-119.8508605,639m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5499b1a43e509515:0xb639074603444277!2sMattawa,+WA+99349!3b1!8m2!3d46.73791!4d-119.9028234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7747435!4d-119.8488639\" target=\"_blank\"> area<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood (logs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B055'46.8%22N+119%C2%B000'25.8%22W\/@47.9296616,-119.009346,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549c470376e1bef5:0x3cce2e8a66047018!2sGrand+Coulee,+WA+99133!3b1!8m2!3d47.9391662!4d-119.0120921!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9296585!4d-119.0071525\" target=\"_blank\">Grand Coulee, area lava outcrop debri<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B055'46.8%22N+119%C2%B000'25.8%22W\/@47.9296616,-119.009346,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549c470376e1bef5:0x3cce2e8a66047018!2sGrand+Coulee,+WA+99133!3b1!8m2!3d47.9391662!4d-119.0120921!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9296585!4d-119.0071525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B027'07.5%22N+119%C2%B048'37.5%22W\/@47.4520833,-119.8118285,448m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549bdd86aedd5727:0xa77eefee991b6f70!2sMoses+Coulee!3b1!8m2!3d47.4525015!4d-119.8145355!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.4520807!4d-119.8104091\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moses Coulie, area lava outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Opalized wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B008'47.2%22N+117%C2%B038'13.5%22W\/@48.1452739,-117.6477938,14.85z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d48.14645!4d-117.63707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loon Lake Copper Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Azurite, Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B043'46.5%22N+118%C2%B002'53.8%22W\/@47.7295876,-118.050474,689m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549e7045f506f429:0x3a09fbc59f0987ee!2sMondovi,+WA+99122!3b1!8m2!3d47.6812692!4d-118.0163558!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.7295836!4d-118.0482804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mondovi, NW in lava outcrops<\/a><\/td><td>Opal, Fire Opal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B052'48.0%22N+117%C2%B022'18.9%22W\/@48.879989,-117.3737607,571m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5362e299db3a755f:0x8f6b07442a4a727!2sJosephine+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d48.8801986!4d-117.3713558!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.8799857!4d-117.3719027\" target=\"_blank\">Metaline F<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B052'48.0%22N+117%C2%B022'18.9%22W\/@48.879989,-117.3737607,571m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5362e299db3a755f:0x8f6b07442a4a727!2sJosephine+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d48.8801986!4d-117.3713558!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.8799857!4d-117.3719027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B052'48.0%22N+117%C2%B022'18.9%22W\/@48.879989,-117.3737607,571m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5362e299db3a755f:0x8f6b07442a4a727!2sJosephine+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d48.8801986!4d-117.3713558!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.8799857!4d-117.3719027\" target=\"_blank\">lls, Josephine Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Smithsonite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B011'47.2%22N+117%C2%B003'42.6%22W\/@48.1964483,-117.0626167,246m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5362238aa17a0853:0x82b24cc02f17c1c9!2sNewport,+WA+99156!3b1!8m2!3d48.1796277!4d-117.0432583!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1964473!4d-117.0618263\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newport, area gravels, streams, etc.<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B008'51.2%22N+117%C2%B020'01.2%22W\/@48.1475593,-117.3344366,241m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x53621a226447dbe5:0x628073b63c1587c1!2sSacheen+Lake!3b1!8m2!3d48.1537053!4d-117.3149894!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1475584!4d-117.3336637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sacheen Lake, shorelines<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@47.925732,-117.1501618,4926m\/data=!3m1!1e3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daybreak Mine<\/a><\/td><td>Autunite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B053'14.0%22N+117%C2%B021'23.3%22W\/@47.887224,-117.3580327,491m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549e1d28235a0367:0xb2fd033a5f0620fd!2sLittle+Spokane+River!3b1!8m2!3d47.772862!4d-117.4473567!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.8872244!4d-117.3564668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chattaroy, gravels of Little Spokane River<\/a><\/td><td>Garnet, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B033'33.0%22N+117%C2%B019'39.6%22W\/@47.559173,-117.3293746,537m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549e248c89ec6d67:0xe4f97037b0479089!2sSilver+Hill!3b1!8m2!3d47.5601715!4d-117.3249269!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.5591727!4d-117.3276736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Hill, SE of Spokane<\/a><\/td><td>Cassiterite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B046'51.5%22N+117%C2%B039'16.0%22W\/@48.780966,-117.65663,676m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5362f1e21215bb41:0xee29474e48a9b8da!2sCopper+King+Mine!3b1!8m2!3d48.7810224!4d-117.6544227!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.7809655!4d-117.654436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copper King Mine, NE of Colville<\/a><\/td><td>Chalcopyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B006'38.7%22N+117%C2%B033'11.0%22W\/@48.110741,-117.555243,685m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1smine+near+loon+Lake,+WA!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.110741!4d-117.5530485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deer Lake, area to the E in quartz veins<\/a><\/td><td>Pyrite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B039'60.0%22N+118%C2%B004'07.6%22W\/@48.666653,-118.070973,678m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x536284d787c0cb97:0xe241b00032a9c5c4!2sMarcus,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d48.6632362!4d-118.068323!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.6666528!4d-118.068779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marcus, area placers<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B040'35.9%22N+117%C2%B033'38.4%22W\/@46.676628,-117.56285,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549f141df6d50bcd:0xd258a8b79f798c30!2sWhitman+County,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.8363403!4d-117.5887295!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6766285!4d-117.5606556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snake River, area gravel &amp; sand bars<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B037'53.6%22N+117%C2%B005'16.3%22W\/@46.631565,-117.090064,705m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a0294d198d16a9:0x87791bba7a5af8e8!2sBald+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d46.6334967!4d-117.0879432!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6315653!4d-117.0878703\" target=\"_blank\">Bald Butte, S side<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B037'53.6%22N+117%C2%B005'16.3%22W\/@46.631565,-117.090064,705m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a0294d198d16a9:0x87791bba7a5af8e8!2sBald+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d46.6334967!4d-117.0879432!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6315653!4d-117.0878703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B037'53.6%22N+117%C2%B005'16.3%22W\/@46.631565,-117.090064,705m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54a0294d198d16a9:0x87791bba7a5af8e8!2sBald+Butte!3b1!8m2!3d46.6334967!4d-117.0879432!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6315653!4d-117.0878703\" target=\"_blank\">area washes &amp; draws<\/a><\/td><td>Quartz crystals (smoky quartz)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B046'54.3%22N+117%C2%B002'54.4%22W\/@46.781756,-117.0499635,486m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549f8114b2e14d95:0x86a49b16240400f0!2sPullman,+WA+99163!3b1!8m2!3d46.7297771!4d-117.1817377!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7817562!4d-117.048446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pullman, in lava outcrops to the NE<\/a><\/td><td>Opal (fire opal)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Southwest Washington Rockhounding Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1W4m6mODCibpG4onbKFwNxsge3YtC-vZ2\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southwestern Washington is perhaps the best region of the state in which to go rockhounding. Much like Oregon, this part of the state is especially famous for its agates and jaspers found along the Pacific Ocean beaches. In fact, many quartz family minerals can be found across Southwestern Washington including agate, jasper, amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, and petrified wood. The Pacific Ocean beaches are the best places to rockhound, but for more diverse specimens including amethyst geodes you can check out the other locations on this list including and Mt. Adams.<\/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\/45%C2%B043'52.3%22N+122%C2%B034'22.5%22W\/@45.7312009,-122.5740195,357m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5495b1636311b807:0x289f71f5c8e4b52!2sBrush+Prairie,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d45.7328944!4d-122.5464856!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.7311987!4d-122.5729248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brush Prairie, in area sands<\/a><\/td><td>Gold (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B034'33.6%22N+122%C2%B026'15.1%22W\/@45.5759897,-122.439734,717m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5495bc953695b0bb:0x3c8f925a1d038645!2sCamas,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d45.5867128!4d-122.402442!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.5759862!4d-122.4375399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camas, in Columbia River sandbars<\/a><\/td><td>Gold, (placer)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/45%C2%B036'59.4%22N+122%C2%B016'24.7%22W\/@45.6165007,-122.275708,717m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5495bdb84c1f565f:0x6d9d15710b8effc6!2sWashougal,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d45.5811463!4d-122.3538327!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d45.616497!4d-122.2735143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washougal, area 2.5 mi. to NE<\/a><\/td><td>Agate (moss agate), Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B004'01.9%22N+122%C2%B052'03.8%22W\/@46.0672097,-122.869906,711m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54946bb82e00b697:0x578aa0d5f724a2a4!2sKelso,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.146779!4d-122.9084445!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.0672057!4d-122.867712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelso, to S at base of cliffs along I-5<\/a><\/td><td>Agate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B051'01.7%22N+124%C2%B006'48.6%22W\/@46.8504856,-124.115679,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493b12ccdf9627d:0x58a3e37b1c463f48!2sRaymond,+WA+98577!3b1!8m2!3d46.6864887!4d-123.7329386!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.850482!4d-124.1134848\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aberdeen, on beaches and in streams<\/a><\/td><td>Jasper (flower jasper)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B016'11.7%22N+124%C2%B013'50.9%22W\/@47.2699326,-124.232996,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54920e9e0ec43a1d:0x627d62d1bdb33e5c!2sMoclips,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d47.2361952!4d-124.2129577!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2699286!4d-124.2308023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moclips, N on beaches and in stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B036'27.6%22N+124%C2%B022'30.7%22W\/@47.6076826,-124.377375,691m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548de6d4da5e7677:0x4ff53e816d9e04fd!2sKalaloch,+WA+98331!3b1!8m2!3d47.6056544!4d-124.3710193!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.6076794!4d-124.3751808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kalaloch, area beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B032'23.7%22N+124%C2%B021'22.1%22W\/@47.5399156,-124.358334,692m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548de45c0afc72b3:0x135b985e0e97fa19!2sQueets,+WA+98331!3b1!8m2!3d47.53972!4d-124.33111!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.5399121!4d-124.3561403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Queets, area beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chert, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B038'20.1%22N+122%C2%B046'20.4%22W\/@46.6389265,-122.7744206,669m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915a8e5b2c369b:0x32271f21200f2037!2sLucas+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d46.6451333!4d-122.7194457!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6389233!4d-122.7723354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucas Creek, area E of Adna<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B037'01.7%22N+123%C2%B008'28.9%22W\/@46.6171299,-123.1424614,356m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493e70726a37a0b:0xac588d2fe255100b!2sCeres+Hill+Rd,+Washington+98532!3b1!8m2!3d46.6168639!4d-123.1304599!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6171282!4d-123.1413531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McCoy Farm near Adna (fee)<\/a><\/td><td>Carnelian, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B044'46.0%22N+122%C2%B056'29.4%22W\/@46.7461176,-122.9430538,496m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915a56ab5e799d:0xf2aa901c9944670a!2sCentralia,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.7162136!4d-122.9542972!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7461153!4d-122.9415029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centralia, regional stream and river gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B038'33.0%22N+123%C2%B016'47.9%22W\/@46.6425051,-123.2818253,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493c293aa2b1cb7:0xadf1e63efc0fc579!2sDoty,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.6345868!4d-123.2784272!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6425023!4d-123.2799824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doty, in Chehalis River gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B036'27.4%22N+122%C2%B051'40.8%22W\/@46.6076211,-122.8631646,592m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915872a4827875:0x56ef24124105fa7f!2sForest,+WA+98532!3b1!8m2!3d46.5991289!4d-122.8588613!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6076184!4d-122.8613197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newaukum River gravels, near Forest<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes, Nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B034'25.3%22N+123%C2%B018'12.5%22W\/@46.5736872,-123.3047693,416m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493ea28f9ddee95:0x3c5bf52b5f1e2a2b!2sPe+Ell,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.5703798!4d-123.2973663!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.5736846!4d-123.3034733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pe Ell, regional river and stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Geodes, Jasper, Petrified wood<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B026'34.2%22N+122%C2%B050'36.1%22W\/@46.4428347,-122.845547,706m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493f8c6e9660f3f:0x13753f02df4b0ec8!2sToledo,+WA+98591!3b1!8m2!3d46.4398305!4d-122.846783!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.4428306!4d-122.8433534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toledo, area river and stream gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Geodes, Nodules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B040'01.1%22N+123%C2%B030'06.9%22W\/@46.6669696,-123.5040989,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493c7012b90c3a7:0x9de1efcadda1fa2!2sWillapa+Hills!3b1!8m2!3d46.6664906!4d-123.5015452!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6669656!4d-123.5019117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Willapa Hills, area gravels &amp; road cuts<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized fossil shells<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B033'48.7%22N+123%C2%B033'53.2%22W\/@46.5635242,-123.5661043,422m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493be6581b19599:0xc2332595fc50fa3!2sLebam,+WA+98577!3b1!8m2!3d46.5589919!4d-123.5490433!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.5635217!4d-123.5647896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lebam, gravels of Willapa River<\/a><\/td><td>Agatized fossil shells, Chalcedony<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B021'39.0%22N+124%C2%B003'51.6%22W\/@46.3608257,-124.066539,707m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54930d412550d6c9:0x8d06ff04da86900!2sLong+Beach,+WA+98631!3b1!8m2!3d46.3523219!4d-124.0543234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.3608218!4d-124.0643452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long Beach, in beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B029'32.6%22N+124%C2%B003'31.5%22W\/@46.4923987,-124.06093,706m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54930876c378c37d:0xcb1afafdd2e6a4ba!2sOcean+Park,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.4914875!4d-124.0501628!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.492395!4d-124.0587359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ocean Park, in beach gravels<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B035'17.8%22N+123%C2%B036'54.3%22W\/@46.5882887,-123.617275,704m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493bbfe25897657:0x2a94ca740d479f94!2sGreen+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d46.5972154!4d-123.5922679!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.5882852!4d-123.6150813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Creek, N of Holcomb<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B055'42.4%22N+122%C2%B014'12.5%22W\/@46.9284376,-122.239,700m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5491221c185830bb:0xf9a8b95f231c0e2c!2sClay+City,+WA+98328!3b1!8m2!3d46.9256587!4d-122.2559472!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.9284344!4d-122.2368064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clay City, area ~1 mi. E<\/a><\/td><td>Amethyst<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B014'09.3%22N+121%C2%B032'50.6%22W\/@46.235928,-121.54957,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5484f7c9b9d134a3:0x6565dbbf8fc132bd!2sTable+Mountain!3b1!8m2!3d48.8479015!4d-121.7137529!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.2359283!4d-121.5473759\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Adams, are<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/rockhoundresource.com\/proof-of-content-ownership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a<\/a><\/td><td>Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz crystals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Agates in Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agates are some of the easiest to find and most enjoyable specimens sought by rock collectors. The Pacific Northwest is world-famous for its agates, particularly along the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. A determined collector can likely find agates on nearly any ocean beach in Washington, but there are certainly some that are better than others. Beyond the ocean beaches, there are many rivers and streams throughout Washington where fantastic agate specimens can be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These agates form when the void spaces left by air pockets in cooling basalt lava flows are subsequently filled with microcrystalline quartz. This gradual process often produces beautiful banding and interesting patterns. The colors vary depending on the various impurities which precipitate into the void space along with the silica. After the basalt flows are weathered away, the exceptionally hard agates are left behind and transported in fast-moving water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find agates in Washington are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B055'02.4%22N+124%C2%B038'19.2%22W\/@47.91732,-124.640858,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e7fffb5819045:0xa2f874dfac9b3c2f!2sRialto+Beach!3b1!8m2!3d47.9172943!4d-124.6393822!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9173202!4d-124.6386643\" target=\"_blank\">Rialto Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B021'39.0%22N+124%C2%B003'51.6%22W\/@46.3608257,-124.066539,707m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54930d412550d6c9:0x8d06ff04da86900!2sLong+Beach,+WA+98631!3b1!8m2!3d46.3523219!4d-124.0543234!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.3608218!4d-124.0643452\" target=\"_blank\">Long Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/North+Beach,+WA+98221\/@48.572036,-122.631381,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x548577dd26ea672f:0xb8c3c7ab7e2c1aa8!8m2!3d48.572605!4d-122.6301738\" target=\"_blank\">North Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B029'32.6%22N+124%C2%B003'31.5%22W\/@46.4923987,-124.06093,706m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54930876c378c37d:0xcb1afafdd2e6a4ba!2sOcean+Park,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.4914875!4d-124.0501628!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.492395!4d-124.0587359\" target=\"_blank\">Ocean Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B009'40.4%22N+123%C2%B042'33.9%22W\/@48.1612126,-123.711616,684m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e5482ec4486c9:0x80d8f1f3b31db5b!2sJoyce,+WA+98363!3b1!8m2!3d48.1361486!4d-123.7344094!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1612094!4d-123.7094223\" target=\"_blank\">Crescent Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Damon+Point\/@46.9411965,-124.1920731,11.75z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x549243f7edd72389:0xf214152939e05e47!8m2!3d46.944811!4d-124.1162841\" target=\"_blank\">Damon Point<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B054'18.1%22N+124%C2%B038'05.7%22W\/@47.9050186,-124.637104,687m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548e7ff7ad1fae27:0x1d5d518a88460718!2sLa+Push,+WA+98350!3b1!8m2!3d47.9081335!4d-124.6352256!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.9050153!4d-124.63491\" target=\"_blank\">La Push<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Glass+Beach\/@39.4526091,-123.8156872,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8080353c794b7fd1:0x88d3934aef840d2c!8m2!3d39.4526063!4d-123.8134991\" target=\"_blank\">Glass Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Whidbey+Island\/@48.1575269,-122.8403253,10z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x548f8a245ab1ca67:0x821486fac51acfa8!8m2!3d47.9982761!4d-122.4395026\" target=\"_blank\">Whidbey Island<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B051'01.7%22N+124%C2%B006'48.6%22W\/@46.8504856,-124.115679,701m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493b12ccdf9627d:0x58a3e37b1c463f48!2sRaymond,+WA+98577!3b1!8m2!3d46.6864887!4d-123.7329386!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.850482!4d-124.1134848\" target=\"_blank\">Aberdeen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B012'19.8%22N+120%C2%B056'07.6%22W\/@47.2055146,-120.937641,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!1m2!2m1!1scle+elum+railroad!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2055108!4d-120.9354468\" target=\"_blank\">Cle Elum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Where to Find Geodes in Washington State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geodes are some of the most popular and attractive rock specimens sought after by rockhounds, and for good reason. They are a blast to find and even better to crack open to see what treasures they hold inside. Fortunately for you rockhounds in Washington, there are several places in the state when you can go to find your own. These geodes can be filled with a variety of minerals including chalcedony, agate, and amethyst. For more information on the Walker Valley geode location, I would highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/walkervalleygeodes.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find geodes in Washington State are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Walker+Valley\/@48.3953293,-122.2203831,13.04z\/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1swalker+valley+geodes!3m4!1s0x54856b031b1b45d5:0x8493340742c833c1!8m2!3d48.4059372!4d-122.2109914\" target=\"_blank\">Walker Valley Geode Location<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B019'46.1%22N+120%C2%B044'44.3%22W\/@47.3294846,-120.747821,695m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549a3e919bd23729:0x8d0afc519109e9db!2sTeanaway+Ridge!3b1!8m2!3d47.3347222!4d-120.7355555!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.3294808!4d-120.7456268\" target=\"_blank\">Red Top Mt. and Teanaway Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B017'49.7%22N+120%C2%B057'44.2%22W\/@47.2971355,-120.9631928,289m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!1m6!3m5!1s0x549a13f6f26168ab:0x8897500ff51d1c18!2sMiddle+Fork+Teanaway+River+Trail!8m2!3d47.2974493!4d-120.9617173!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.2971342!4d-120.9622794\" target=\"_blank\">Middle Fork of the Teanaway River<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/47%C2%B005'21.3%22N+120%C2%B031'04.3%22W\/@47.0892656,-120.52004,698m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5499f232b23a8e31:0xf8b0db614cc00917!2sEllensburg,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.9965144!4d-120.5478474!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d47.0892618!4d-120.5178464\" target=\"_blank\">Ellensburg, N of town<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B038'20.1%22N+122%C2%B046'20.4%22W\/@46.6389265,-122.7744206,669m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915a8e5b2c369b:0x32271f21200f2037!2sLucas+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d46.6451333!4d-122.7194457!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6389233!4d-122.7723354\" target=\"_blank\">Lucas Creek, area E of Adna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B044'46.0%22N+122%C2%B056'29.4%22W\/@46.7461176,-122.9430538,496m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915a56ab5e799d:0xf2aa901c9944670a!2sCentralia,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.7162136!4d-122.9542972!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.7461153!4d-122.9415029\" target=\"_blank\">Centralia, regional stream and river gravels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B038'33.0%22N+123%C2%B016'47.9%22W\/@46.6425051,-123.2818253,591m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493c293aa2b1cb7:0xadf1e63efc0fc579!2sDoty,+WA!3b1!8m2!3d46.6345868!4d-123.2784272!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6425023!4d-123.2799824\" target=\"_blank\">Chehalis River near Doty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B026'34.2%22N+122%C2%B050'36.1%22W\/@46.4428347,-122.845547,706m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5493f8c6e9660f3f:0x13753f02df4b0ec8!2sToledo,+WA+98591!3b1!8m2!3d46.4398305!4d-122.846783!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.4428306!4d-122.8433534\" target=\"_blank\">Toledo, in river gravels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/46%C2%B036'27.4%22N+122%C2%B051'40.8%22W\/@46.6076211,-122.8631646,592m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x54915872a4827875:0x56ef24124105fa7f!2sForest,+WA+98532!3b1!8m2!3d46.5991289!4d-122.8588613!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d46.6076184!4d-122.8613197\" target=\"_blank\">Newaukum River, near Forest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tmiHQm\" target=\"_blank\">You can purchase your own geodes from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Fossils in Washington State<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington is home to a wide variety of fossils, ranging from ancient plants to mammoth bones (the mammoth happens to be the state fossil). Some of the most commonly found fossils are clams shells which have been opalized or fossilized and turn up along the shores of beaches and rivers. Quality fossil digging sites are hard to find in the state, but luckily there are a few locations that a open to the public where rockhounds can go with the hope of discovering their own quality specimens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to find fossils in Washington State are the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/stonerosefossil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stonerose Interpretive Center &amp; Eocene Fossil Site<\/a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/parks.state.wa.us\/288\/Ginkgo-Petrified-Forest\" target=\"_blank\">Ginkgo Petrified Forest<\/a>.<\/strong> To see fossils on display I would recommend checking out the <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.burkemuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Burke Museum<\/a><\/strong>. For a wealth of information about the types of fossils found in Washington State and their localities, you can check out <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/Publications\/ger_ic33_fossils_in_wa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fossils in Washington<\/strong><\/a><\/em> from the Washington Department of Natural Resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Find Jade in Washington<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily for rockhounds, Washington State is one of very few places where jade can be found in the U.S. Even so, jade is pretty rare and can only be found in a select few locations and will likely require some dedication and luck. If you get particularly lucky you might unearth something as spectacular as an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldnet.com\/life\/rockhounds-unearth-a-righteous-gemstone-near-darrington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8-ton nephrite jade boulder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The best places to search for jade are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B016'41.7%22N+121%C2%B055'55.3%22W\/@48.278235,-121.934221,683m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5485391d6cce6b71:0x10328790acbadad1!2sDeer+Creek!3b1!8m2!3d48.3320726!4d-121.851366!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2782348!4d-121.932027\" target=\"_blank\">Deer Creek, near Oso<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B000'00.9%22N+119%C2%B040'47.2%22W\/@48.0002508,-119.6808686,341m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x549c7c4221884109:0xa2e59d0608f407b1!2sBridgeport,+WA+98813!3b1!8m2!3d48.0081999!4d-119.671164!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.0002486!4d-119.6797793\" target=\"_blank\">Bridgeport, in rocky exposures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B055'17.5%22N+122%C2%B028'48.6%22W\/@48.92154,-122.48235,674m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x5485a904bd348ac3:0x4559d4249130b5dc!2sNooksack+River!3b1!8m2!3d48.8519578!4d-122.4245267!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.9215395!4d-122.480156\" target=\"_blank\">Nooksack River<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B009'32.5%22N+122%C2%B040'05.7%22W\/@48.159021,-122.670449,684m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548f8a245ab1ca67:0x821486fac51acfa8!2sWhidbey+Island!3b1!8m2!3d47.9982761!4d-122.4395026!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1590208!4d-122.6682554\" target=\"_blank\">Whidbey Island, especially near Keystone Ferry Terminal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B015'24.8%22N+124%C2%B015'33.3%22W\/@48.256899,-124.261434,683m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548eee46a5e3aa53:0xa2e4fac38a339f1c!2sClallam+Bay,+WA+98326!3b1!8m2!3d48.2533303!4d-124.2601458!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.2568991!4d-124.2592401\" target=\"_blank\">Clallam Bay beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/48%C2%B008'33.7%22N+122%C2%B046'51.3%22W\/@48.142687,-122.7827758,581m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x548fe9a4d291b6fd:0xf5e669eab50680c0!2sPort+Townsend,+WA+98368!3b1!8m2!3d48.1170387!4d-122.7604471!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d48.1426872!4d-122.7809142\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Port Townsend beaches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Washington State 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 rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/wps\/portal\/gov\/odnr\/discover-and-learn\/safety-conservation\/about-odnr\/wildlife\/documents-publications\/hunting-area-maps\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Department of Natural Resources State Trust Lands Map<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/geo.wa.gov\/datasets\/87a1642dbd1d4beab9758fc1d87eb17b_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Non-DNR Major Public Lands Portal<\/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 Washington will have records of who owns each piece of property. Unfortunately for rockhounds, the law in most states prohibits them from publishing their names or contact information online. You can usually get the landowner&rsquo;s name and address by visiting the county records office. In Washington, I would recommend starting with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dor.wa.gov\/taxes-rates\/property-tax\/county-assessor-and-treasurer-websites\" target=\"_blank\">County Assesso<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dor.wa.gov\/taxes-rates\/property-tax\/county-assessor-and-treasurer-websites\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dor.wa.gov\/taxes-rates\/property-tax\/county-assessor-and-treasurer-websites\" target=\"_blank\">&lsquo;s office<\/a>.<\/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><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/static\/documents\/geology\/EL6_Getz_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Inventory of Washington Minerals<\/a><\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/static\/documents\/geology\/EL6_Getz_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">, Huntting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/Publications\/ger_ri16_occurrence_gems_wa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Origin and Occurrence of Gemstones in Washington<\/em>, Glover<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/Publications\/ger_ic33_fossils_in_wa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fossils in Washington<\/em>, Livingston<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.wa.gov\/rockhounding\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Department of Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington is a fantastic state for rockhounding, both for its wide variety of minerals and its large number of prospective rockhounding sites. 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