Port Orford — Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon
Port Orford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include platinum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Port Orford in Curry County, Oregon
Quick details
- Access
- Check locally
- County
- Curry County
- State
- Oregon
- Nearest road
- Oregon Coast Highway
- Postcode
- 97465
- Coordinates
- 42.74195, -124.49115
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 Port Orford.
- Sugarloaf Mt.Curry County · 14 mi awayNephrite, Serpentine
- Beaches Around Rogue RiverCurry County · 23 mi awayAgate, Californite, Jasper
- Old MinesJosephine County · 47 mi awayArsenopyrite, Azurite, Calcite
- BrookingsCurry County · 48 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Nephrite Jade
- Beaches Around Chetco RiverCurry County · 50 mi awayAgate, Californite, Jasper
- S Umpqua RiverDouglas County · 63 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Carnelian
- Umpqua RiverDouglas County · 65 mi awayOregon Jade
- Althouse CreekJosephine County · 65 mi awayAgate, Garnet, Gold Nuggets
Port Orford FAQ
Where is Port Orford?+
Port Orford is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.74195, -124.49115. Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Port Orford?+
Port Orford is reported to produce Platinum.
Is collecting allowed at Port Orford?+
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 Port Orford?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.74195, -124.49115 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oregon Coast Highway.
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