Where to Find Chalcedony in Oregon

22 mapped chalcedony rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 12 counties. Chalcedony is the parent name for microcrystalline quartz, including agate, jasper, carnelian, and chrysoprase. Oregon is one of the most rewarding rockhounding states in the country.

Map of 22 chalcedony rockhounding spots in Oregon

Chalcedony by county in Oregon

Counties ranked by number of chalcedony spots in our database.

Every chalcedony spot in Oregon

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Shirttail CreekShirttail Creek RoadBaker County44.5176, -117.4194Check locally
Clear CreekClear Creek RoadColumbia County45.8006, -123.2889Check locally
Bear CreekCrook County44.0724, -120.7454Check locally
Carey Agate BedsMaury RoadCrook County44.0330, -120.4185Check locally
White RockWhite Rock Spring RoadCrook County44.4245, -120.5465Check locally
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs LaneDouglas County43.2977, -122.9391Check locally
S Umpqua RiverAmber LaneDouglas County43.1649, -123.3945Check locally
Warm Springs ReservoirHarney County43.6216, -118.2435Check locally
Green Springs Mt.32-3-32.1Jackson County42.1317, -122.5104Check locally
AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek RoadJefferson County44.7358, -120.7542Check locally
Priday Agate BedsNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7373, -120.9073Paid / fee
WillowdaleThe Dalles-California HighwayJefferson County44.8038, -120.9424Check locally
Streams around Oregon CavesCaves HighwayJosephine County42.1077, -123.4085Check locally
Quartz Mountain PassForest Road 3660Lake County42.3234, -120.8119Check locally
West Side Warner PeakLake County42.4672, -119.7819Check locally
Agate BeachNorthwest Cherokee LaneLincoln County44.6651, -124.0594Check locally
Beach Area NewportSouthwest Arbor DriveLincoln County44.5935, -124.0680Check locally
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean RoadLincoln County44.3067, -124.1045Check locally
BroganJohn Day HighwayMalheur County44.2320, -117.5106Check locally
Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County44.3624, -117.6981Check locally
Succor Creek General AreaMalheur County43.3600, -117.1093Check locally
AntelopeAntelope HighwayWasco County44.9081, -120.7385Check locally

Chalcedony in Oregon FAQ

Where can I find chalcedony in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 22 chalcedony spots in Oregon, spread across 12 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crook County.
Is collecting chalcedony legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chalcedony is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oregon, 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 chalcedony location in Oregon?+
Crook County has the most chalcedony spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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