Where to Find Chalcedony in Washington
Washington has 9 mapped collecting spots that report chalcedony, spread across 3 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every chalcedony 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
- Green CreekPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +1
- Long BeachPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Ocean ParkPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- LebamPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agatized Fossil Shell, Chalcedony
Standout chalcedony spots in Washington
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for chalcedony in Washington
Ranked by the number of mapped chalcedony spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lewis County4 spots
- Pacific County4 spots
- Skamania County1 spot
Before you go
Read the chalcedony identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Chalcedony in the encyclopedia.
Chalcedony in Washington FAQ
Where can you find chalcedony in Washington?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lewis County, Pacific County, and Skamania County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many chalcedony spots are mapped in Washington?+
9 spots across 3 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 chalcedony 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. 6 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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Hunt chalcedony in Washington with the map in your pocket
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