Where to Find Carnelian in Oregon

Oregon has 11 mapped collecting spots that report carnelian, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Douglas County with 6 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

Standout carnelian spots in Oregon

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Wilson River
Tillamook County
Gravel bars along the Wilson River carry the carnelian, agate, and jasper that the northern Oregon Coast Range is known for, restocked by every winter's high water.

Best counties for carnelian in Oregon

Ranked by the number of mapped carnelian spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Every carnelian spot we track in Oregon

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Nehalem River gravelsMaple Road	Clatsop County	Agate Carnelian Jasper	45.8905, -123.5569	Public
Clear CreekClear Creek Road	Columbia County	Plume Agate Carnelian Jasper Chalcedony	45.8006, -123.2889	Permission
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.2977, -122.9391	Public
S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.1649, -123.3945	Public
South Fork Umpqua River - Myrtle CreekNorth Main Street	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Quartz Carnelian Petrified Wood	43.0251, -123.2963	Check locally
South Umpqua River - Rest AreaTiller Trail Highway	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Carnelian Quartz Schist Petrified Wood	42.9324, -122.9916	Check locally
South Umpqua River Gravel BarsTiller Trail Highway	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Carnelian Quartz Schist Petrified Wood	42.9394, -123.1089	Check locally
Swiftwater ParkNorth Umpqua Highway	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Quartz Carnelian Petrified Wood	43.3331, -123.0048	Check locally
Green Springs Mt.32-3-32.1	Jackson County	Agate Nodule Carnelian Chalcedony Jasper	42.1317, -122.5104	Permission
Chandler Mt.	Linn County	Purple Agate Carnelian Blue Agate	44.3403, -122.6976	Public
Wilson RiverWilson River Highway	Tillamook County	Agate Carnelian Jasper	45.5894, -123.5588	Public

Before you go

Read the carnelian identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Carnelian in the encyclopedia.

Carnelian in Oregon FAQ

Where can you find carnelian in Oregon?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Douglas County, Clatsop County, and Columbia County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.

How many carnelian spots are mapped in Oregon?+

11 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 carnelian 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. 5 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt carnelian in Oregon with the map in your pocket

RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.