Where to Find Moonstone in Oregon

Oregon has 6 mapped collecting spots that report moonstone, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Lincoln County County with 3 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

Standout moonstone spots in Oregon

Hand-picked from the full list below, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Agate Beach
Lincoln County County
Agate Beach is named for the agates found along the Newport and Yaquina Head shoreline, and Oregon Sea Grant notes that winter storms expose the gravel beds that supply beach agates. The site stands out because Oregon ocean-shore rules allow small noncommercial collection of agates and other nonliving natural products, making the access as important as the material.
Beach Area Yachats
Lincoln County County
The Yachats beach area sits on Oregon's central coast, where storm-reworked gravel can expose agate, chalcedony, jasper, and related beach material. Its strength is broad legal ocean-shore access for small noncommercial collecting, paired with a shoreline that is repeatedly refreshed by Pacific winter wave action.

Best counties for moonstone in Oregon

Ranked by the number of mapped moonstone spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

Lincoln County3 spots
Tillamook County2 spots
Lane County1 spot

Every moonstone spot we track in Oregon

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Moonstone Grossularite Garnet	44.2672, -124.1086	Public
Agate BeachNorthwest Cherokee Lane	Lincoln County	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.6651, -124.0594	Public
Beach Area NewportSouthwest Arbor Drive	Lincoln County	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.5935, -124.0680	Public
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean Road	Lincoln County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Moonstone Geode	44.3067, -124.1045	Public
Bob Straub State ParkDune Ridge Trail	Tillamook County	Agate Jasper Bloodstone Moonstone	45.1821, -123.9705	Public
Ocean beachGreat Dune Trail	Tillamook County	Agate Jasper Bloodstone Moonstone	45.6936, -123.9399	Public

Before you go

Read the moonstone identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Moonstone in the encyclopedia.

Moonstone in Oregon FAQ

Where can you find moonstone in Oregon?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Lincoln County County, Tillamook County County, and Lane County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.

How many moonstone spots are mapped in Oregon?+

6 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 moonstone in Oregon?+

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 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt moonstone in Oregon with the map in your pocket

RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.