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.
Every carnelian spot we track in Oregon
Best spotWilson RiverTillamook County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper
N Umpqua RiverDouglas County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian +3- S Umpqua RiverDouglas County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian +3
South Umpqua River - Rest AreaDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +3- South Umpqua River Gravel BarsDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +3
- South Fork Umpqua River - Myrtle CreekDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Quartz +2
- Swiftwater ParkDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Quartz +2
- Clear CreekColumbia County, OregonPermission required · Plume Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
- Green Springs Mt.Jackson County, OregonPermission required · Agate Nodule, Carnelian, Chalcedony +1
- Chandler Mt.Linn County, OregonPublic access · Purple Agate, Carnelian, Blue Agate
- Nehalem River gravelsClatsop County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper
Standout carnelian spots in Oregon
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for carnelian in Oregon
Ranked by the number of mapped carnelian spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Douglas County6 spots
- Clatsop County1 spot
- Columbia County1 spot
- Jackson County1 spot
- Linn County1 spot
- Tillamook County1 spot
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 is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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.
