Where to Find Agate in Oregon

35 mapped agate rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 17 counties. Agate is one of the most popular rockhounding targets in the United States. Oregon is one of the most rewarding rockhounding states in the country.

Map of 35 agate rockhounding spots in Oregon

Agate by county in Oregon

Counties ranked by number of agate spots in our database.

Every agate spot in Oregon

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Shirttail CreekShirttail Creek RoadBaker County44.5176, -117.4194Check locally
Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight AvenueBenton County44.5348, -123.2471Check locally
Nehalem River gravelsMaple RoadClatsop County45.8905, -123.5569Check locally
Pacific Ocean beachesSleepy Hollow TrailClatsop County46.1594, -123.9697Check locally
Carey Agate BedsMaury RoadCrook County44.0330, -120.4185Check locally
White RockWhite Rock Spring RoadCrook County44.4245, -120.5465Check locally
Beaches Around Chetco RiverBoat Basin RoadCurry County42.0421, -124.2663Check locally
Beaches Around Rogue RiverCurry County42.4075, -124.4259Check locally
BrookingsBeach AvenueCurry County42.0630, -124.3048Check locally
Beach Area Winchester BaySparrow Park RoadDouglas County43.7455, -124.1828Check locally
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs LaneDouglas County43.2977, -122.9391Check locally
S Umpqua RiverAmber LaneDouglas County43.1649, -123.3945Check locally
Orofino Mine areaForest Road 100Grant County44.7479, -118.4768Check locally
Warm Springs ReservoirHarney County43.6216, -118.2435Check locally
AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek RoadJefferson County44.7358, -120.7542Check locally
Priday Agate BedsNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7373, -120.9073Paid / fee
WillowdaleThe Dalles-California HighwayJefferson County44.8038, -120.9424Check locally
Althouse CreekBeebe DriveJosephine County42.1126, -123.5389Check locally
Streams around Oregon CavesCaves HighwayJosephine County42.1077, -123.4085Check locally
Crane MountainLake County42.0688, -120.2901Check locally
LakeviewBullard Canyon TrailLake County42.1839, -120.3303Check locally
Quartz Mountain PassForest Road 3660Lake County42.3234, -120.8119Check locally
West Side Warner PeakLake County42.4672, -119.7819Check locally
Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast HighwayLane County44.2672, -124.1086Check locally
Mt. PisgahTrail #6Lane County44.0057, -122.9645Check locally
Agate BeachNorthwest Cherokee LaneLincoln County44.6651, -124.0594Check locally
Beach Area NewportSouthwest Arbor DriveLincoln County44.5935, -124.0680Check locally
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean RoadLincoln County44.3067, -124.1045Check locally
BroganJohn Day HighwayMalheur County44.2320, -117.5106Check locally
Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County44.3624, -117.6981Check locally
Succor Creek General AreaMalheur County43.3600, -117.1093Check locally
Bob Straub State ParkDune Ridge TrailTillamook County45.1821, -123.9705Check locally
Ocean beachGreat Dune TrailTillamook County45.6936, -123.9399Check locally
Lower Inmaha RiverForest Road 3955Wallowa County45.2036, -116.8670Check locally
AntelopeAntelope HighwayWasco County44.9081, -120.7385Check locally

Agate in Oregon FAQ

Where can I find agate in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 35 agate spots in Oregon, spread across 17 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lake County.
Is collecting agate legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like agate is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oregon, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best agate location in Oregon?+
Lake County has the most agate spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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