Where to Find Quartz in Oregon
Oregon has 23 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Curry County with 9 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every quartz spot we track in Oregon
Best spotQuartzville Recreational Mining CorridorLinn County, OregonPublic access · Gold, Agate, Jasper +1
Quartzville Creek at Boulder Creek BridgeLinn County, OregonCheck locally · Gold, Quartz, Calcite +7- Althouse CreekJosephine County, OregonPermission required · Agate, Garnet, Gold Nugget +5
- Mt. PisgahLane County, OregonPermission required · Agate, Calcite, Heulandite +4
- South Umpqua River - Rest AreaDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +3
- South Umpqua River Gravel BarsDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Carnelian +3
- Coquille River Gravel BarsCoos County, OregonCheck locally · Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate +2
Crissey Field State Recreation SiteCurry County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Red Jasper, Jasper +2- Dry CreekLake County, OregonCheck locally · Red Jasper, Jasper, Quartz +2
- Pistol RiverCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Jasper, Agate +2
- South Fork Umpqua River - Myrtle CreekDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Quartz +2
- South Umpqua BridgeDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Agate, Jasper +2
- Swiftwater ParkDouglas County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Quartz +2
- Agness BarCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Chalcedony, Agate +1
- Bailey BeachCurry County, OregonPublic access · Quartz, Agate, Jasper +1
- Elk RiverCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Agate, Jasper +1
- Lobster BarCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Agate, Jasper +1
- Orchard BarCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Agate, Jasper +1
- Whiskey Run LaneCoos County, OregonCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Quartz +1
- Alfred Loeb State ParkCurry County, OregonPublic access · Quartz, Jasper, Agate
- Social Security Bar - Chetco RiverCurry County, OregonCheck locally · Quartz, Jasper, Agate
- Warner CanyonLake County, OregonPublic access · Petrified Wood, Quartz
- DurkeeBaker County, OregonPublic access · Quartz
Standout quartz spots in Oregon
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in Oregon
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Oregon FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Oregon?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Curry County, Douglas County, and Coos County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Oregon?+
23 spots across 8 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 quartz 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 23 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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