Where to Find Jasper in Oregon

34 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 18 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish. Oregon is one of the most rewarding rockhounding states in the country.

Map of 34 jasper rockhounding spots in Oregon

Jasper by county in Oregon

Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.

Every jasper 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
Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight AvenueBenton County44.5348, -123.2471Check locally
Nehalem River gravelsMaple RoadClatsop County45.8905, -123.5569Check locally
Pacific Ocean beachesSleepy Hollow TrailClatsop County46.1594, -123.9697Check locally
Clear CreekClear Creek RoadColumbia County45.8006, -123.2889Check locally
Carey Agate BedsMaury RoadCrook County44.0330, -120.4185Check locally
Beaches Around Chetco RiverBoat Basin RoadCurry County42.0421, -124.2663Check locally
Beaches Around Rogue RiverCurry County42.4075, -124.4259Check locally
BrookingsBeach AvenueCurry County42.0630, -124.3048Check locally
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs LaneDouglas County43.2977, -122.9391Check locally
S Umpqua RiverAmber LaneDouglas County43.1649, -123.3945Check locally
Orofino Mine areaForest Road 100Grant County44.7479, -118.4768Check 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
Crane MountainLake County42.0688, -120.2901Check locally
LakeviewBullard Canyon TrailLake County42.1839, -120.3303Check locally
Quartz Mountain PassForest Road 3660Lake County42.3234, -120.8119Check locally
West Side Warner PeakLake County42.4672, -119.7819Check locally
Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast HighwayLane County44.2672, -124.1086Check locally
Mt. PisgahTrail #6Lane County44.0057, -122.9645Check 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
Bob Straub State ParkDune Ridge TrailTillamook County45.1821, -123.9705Check locally
Ocean beachGreat Dune TrailTillamook County45.6936, -123.9399Check locally
AntelopeAntelope HighwayWasco County44.9081, -120.7385Check locally
Sunflower FlatS-509 RoadWasco County45.0746, -121.4030Check locally

Jasper in Oregon FAQ

Where can I find jasper in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 34 jasper spots in Oregon, spread across 18 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lake County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in Oregon?+
Lake County has the most jasper spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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