Rockhounding near Kamloops, BC

14 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Kamloops, most within a few hours' drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Closest rockhounding spots to Kamloops

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Kamloops LakeThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia19 km · 15 min driveChalcedony, Calcite, Quartz
Monte CreekThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia27 km · 21 min driveAmethyst, Quartz
Deadman RiverThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia38 km · 29 min driveAgate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony
Monte LakeThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia41 km · 32 min driveChalcedony, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup
Okanagan OpalRegional District of North Okanagan, British Columbia64 km · 50 min driveOpal, Precious Opal, Agate
AshcroftThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia67 km · 52 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz

Most-reported finds near Kamloops

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Chalcedony11
Quartz8
Agate6
Jasper3
Calcite2
Jade2
Nephrite2
Opal2
Amethyst1
Analcime1
Baryte1
Chabazite1

Every spot within 320 km of Kamloops

Sorted by distance from Kamloops. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Kamloops Lake	Chalcedony Calcite Quartz	50.7359, -120.5816	Permission
Monte CreekOld Ferry Road	Amethyst Quartz	50.6497, -119.9497	Check locally
Deadman RiverTrans-Canada Highway	Agate Moss Agate Chalcedony Opal Quartz	50.7500, -120.8500	Permission
Monte LakeBC 97	Chalcedony Stilbite Subgroup Heulandite Subgroup Chabazite Analcime Mesolite Calcite Quartz	50.4886, -119.8321	Check locally
Okanagan Opal	Opal Precious Opal Agate Chalcedony	50.3586, -119.5642	Paid / fee
AshcroftGovernment Street	Agate Chalcedony Quartz	50.7360, -121.2767	Permission
Cache CreekQuartz Road	Agate Jasper Chalcedony	50.8132, -121.3242	Permission
Fraser RiverSallus Creek Road	Jade Nephrite Gold	50.7842, -121.8499	Public
YaleTrans-Canada Highway	Agate Jasper Chalcedony	49.5637, -121.4320	Public
Hope3rd Avenue	Agate Jasper Chalcedony	49.3800, -121.4416	Public
Noel Creek	Jade Nephrite	50.7458, -122.8144	Permission
Rock Candy Mine	Fluorite Baryte Quartz Chalcedony	49.2603, -118.4878	Paid / fee
Fraser River Gravels	Chalcedony Quartz	49.1122, -121.9502	Public
Chilliwack RiverTyee Lane	Chalcedony Quartz	49.0977, -121.9809	Public

Kamloops rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Kamloops?+

There are 14 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Kamloops, British Columbia. The closest is Kamloops Lake in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, roughly 19 km away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Kamloops?+

Spots within driving distance of Kamloops most commonly produce chalcedony, quartz, agate, jasper, calcite, jade.

Is rockhounding legal near Kamloops?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Kamloops?+

The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Kamloops, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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