Orofino Mine area — Rockhounding in Grant County, Oregon
Orofino Mine area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Orofino Mine area in Grant County, Oregon
Quick details
- Access
- Check locally
- County
- Grant County
- State
- Oregon
- Nearest road
- Forest Road 100
- Coordinates
- 44.74789, -118.47679
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 Orofino Mine area.
- Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County · 47 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- DurkeeBaker County · 53 mi awayQuartz
- Shirttail CreekBaker County · 54 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- John Day RiverGrant County · 58 mi awayFossils, Petrified Wood
- Opal ButteMorrow County · 59 mi awayHyalite Opal
- BroganMalheur County · 59 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
- Powder RiverBaker County · 62 mi awayChalcedony Geodes
- General AreaMorrow County · 65 mi awayNodules Filled With Opal
Orofino Mine area FAQ
Where is Orofino Mine area?+
Orofino Mine area is in Grant County, Oregon, at 44.74789, -118.47679. Nearest road: Forest Road 100.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Orofino Mine area?+
Orofino Mine area is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Gold.
Is collecting allowed at Orofino Mine area?+
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 Orofino Mine area?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.74789, -118.47679 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forest Road 100.
