Where to Find Quartz in Washington
Washington has 7 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. 5 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 Washington
Best spotTunk CreekOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Quartz, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum +2
Denny Mt.King County, WashingtonPermission required · Calcite, Quartz, Amethyst +2- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, WashingtonPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +2
Long BeachPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz- Ocean ParkPacific County, WashingtonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- ChattaroySpokane County, WashingtonPublic access · Garnet, Quartz
- Lyman LakeOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Gold, Quartz
Standout quartz spots in Washington
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in Washington
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Okanogan County2 spots
- Pacific County2 spots
- King County1 spot
- Skamania County1 spot
- Spokane County1 spot
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 Washington FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Washington?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Okanogan County, Pacific County, and King 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 Washington?+
7 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 quartz 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. 5 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz 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.
