Where to Find Calcite in Oregon
Oregon has 6 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 6 counties.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every calcite spot we track in Oregon
Quartzville Creek at Boulder Creek BridgeLinn County, OregonCheck locally · Gold, Quartz, Calcite +7- Old MinesJosephine County, OregonPermission required · Arsenopyrite, Azurite, Calcite +6
- Mt. PisgahLane County, OregonPermission required · Agate, Calcite, Heulandite +4
- Twin SpringsMalheur County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood +3
- Oceanside & Tunnel BeachesTillamook County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Calcite +2
- Fischer CanyonCrook County, OregonCheck locally · Petrified Wood, Agate, Jasper +1
Best counties for calcite in Oregon
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in Oregon FAQ
Where can you find calcite in Oregon?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Crook County, Josephine County, and Lane County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in Oregon?+
6 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect calcite in Oregon?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 0 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
