Where to Find Quartz in Washington
Washington has 7 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Okanogan County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 quartz collecting spots in Washington
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
Every quartz spot we track in Washington
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Mt.Denny Creek Trail | King County | 47.4332, -121.4486 | Public | |
| Lyman LakeNational Forest Development Road 500 | Okanogan County | 48.5273, -119.0236 | Public | |
| Tunk CreekKeystone Road | Okanogan County |
| 48.5615, -119.4866 | Public |
| Long BeachDiscovery Trail | Pacific County | 46.3608, -124.0643 | Public | |
| Ocean ParkBay to Ocean Trail | Pacific County | 46.4924, -124.0587 | Public | |
| Mt. AdamsPacific Crest Trail | Skamania County | 46.2359, -121.5474 | Public | |
| ChattaroyNorth Crescent Road | Spokane County | 47.8872, -117.3565 | Public |
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 County, Pacific County County, and King County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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. 7 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.
