Where to Find Moss Agate in Oregon

Oregon has 5 mapped collecting spots that report moss agate, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Crook County with 4 spots. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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

Standout moss agate spots in Oregon

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

Maury Mountains
Crook County
The Maury Mountains in the Ochoco National Forest hold a long-worked moss agate locality, signed by the Forest Service and open to casual collecting without a permit.

Best counties for moss agate in Oregon

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

Every moss agate spot we track in Oregon

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Bear Creek	Crook County	Moss Agate Chalcedony Drusy Quartz	44.0724, -120.7454	Public
Eagle RockPaulina Highway	Crook County	Plume Agate Moss Agate Jasper	44.1963, -120.6524	Check locally
Maury MountainsForest Road 1690	Crook County	Moss Agate	44.0779, -120.3479	Public
Sheep creek	Crook County	Moss Agate	44.3017, -120.4629	Public
Eagle PointRiley Road	Jackson County	Moss Agate Bloodstone	42.4498, -122.7797	Public

Before you go

Read the moss agate identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Moss Agate in the encyclopedia.

Moss Agate in Oregon FAQ

Where can you find moss agate in Oregon?+

The mapped spots concentrate in Crook County and Jackson County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.

How many moss agate spots are mapped in Oregon?+

5 spots across 2 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 moss agate 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. 4 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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Hunt moss agate 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.