Where to Find Carnelian in Washington
8 mapped carnelian rockhounding spots in Washington, across 4 counties. Carnelian is reddish-orange chalcedony, traditionally a rounded, water-worn piece in beach gravels and dry washes. Washington is rich in agate, petrified wood, quartz crystals, and fossils.
Map of 8 carnelian rockhounding spots in Washington
Carnelian by county in Washington
Counties ranked by number of carnelian spots in our database.
Every carnelian spot in Washington
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BickletonTomith Road | Klickitat County | 46.0199, -120.5152 | Public | |
| CentraliaEast Carson Street | Lewis County | 46.7461, -122.9415 | Public | |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| McCoy Farm near AdnaCeres Hill Road | Lewis County | 46.6171, -123.1414 | Public | |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public | |
| Green CreekGreen Creek Road | Pacific County | 46.5883, -123.6151 | Public | |
| Mt. AdamsPacific Crest Trail | Skamania County | 46.2359, -121.5474 | Public |
Carnelian in Washington FAQ
Where can I find carnelian in Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 carnelian spots in Washington, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lewis County.
Is collecting carnelian legal in Washington?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like carnelian is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Washington, 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 carnelian location in Washington?+
Lewis County has the most carnelian spots in our database for Washington. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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