Durkee — Rockhounding in Baker County, Oregon
Durkee is a mapped rockhounding spot in Baker County, Oregon. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Durkee in Baker County, Oregon
Quick details
- Access
- Check locally
- County
- Baker County
- State
- Oregon
- Postcode
- 97905
- Coordinates
- 44.56183, -117.42248
Land & collecting status
Confirm rules before collecting
Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Durkee.
- Shirttail CreekBaker County · 3 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Powder RiverBaker County · 17 mi awayChalcedony Geodes
- Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County · 19 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- BroganMalheur County · 23 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Lower Inmaha RiverWallowa County · 52 mi awayAgate, Prase
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County · 53 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Gold
- Warm Springs ReservoirHarney County · 77 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Succor Creek General AreaMalheur County · 84 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
Durkee FAQ
Where is Durkee?+
Durkee is in Baker County, Oregon, at 44.56183, -117.42248.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Durkee?+
Durkee is reported to produce Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Durkee?+
Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Durkee?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.56183, -117.42248 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
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