Where to Find Pyrite in Washington
Washington has 5 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 5 counties. 4 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every pyrite spot we track in Washington
Monte CristoSnohomish County, WashingtonPublic access · Arsenic, Arsenopyrite, Azurite +7
Denny Mt.King County, WashingtonPermission required · Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst +2- Osoyoos LakeOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Copper, Pyrite
- Pasayten WildernessWhatcom County, WashingtonPublic access · Gold, Pyrite
- Deer LakeStevens County, WashingtonPublic access · Pyrite
Best counties for pyrite in Washington
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the pyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Pyrite in the encyclopedia.
Pyrite in Washington FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in Washington?+
The mapped spots concentrate in King County, Okanogan County, and Snohomish County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in Washington?+
5 spots across 5 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 pyrite 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. 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 pyrite in Washington 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.
