Where to Find Quartz in Washington
7 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Washington, across 5 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Washington is rich in agate, petrified wood, quartz crystals, and fossils.
Map of 7 quartz rockhounding spots in Washington
Quartz by county in Washington
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Washington
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Quartz in Washington FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 quartz spots in Washington, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Okanogan County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Washington?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Washington, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best quartz location in Washington?+
Okanogan County has the most quartz spots in our database for Washington. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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