Where to Find Carnelian in Washington
Washington has 9 mapped collecting spots that report carnelian, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Lewis County with 5 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 Washington
Best spotPe EllLewis County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
CentraliaLewis County, WashingtonPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3- DotyLewis County, WashingtonPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
Lucas CreekLewis County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, WashingtonPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +2
- BickletonKlickitat County, WashingtonPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
- Green CreekPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +1
- Lake Merwin Area CarneliansCowlitz County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian
- McCoy Farm near AdnaLewis County, WashingtonPublic access · Carnelian, Petrified Wood
Standout carnelian spots in Washington
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for carnelian in Washington
Ranked by the number of mapped carnelian spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lewis County5 spots
- Cowlitz County1 spot
- Klickitat County1 spot
- Pacific County1 spot
- Skamania 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 Washington FAQ
Where can you find carnelian in Washington?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lewis County, Cowlitz County, and Klickitat 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 Washington?+
9 spots across 5 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 Washington?+
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 9 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.
