Opal Butte — Rockhounding in Morrow County, Oregon
Opal Butte is a mapped rockhounding spot in Morrow County, Oregon. Reported finds include hyalite opal. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Opal Butte in Morrow County, Oregon
Quick details
- Access
- Check locally
- County
- Morrow County
- State
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.04372, -119.61342
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.
Found at Opal Butte
Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.
- Hyalite Opal
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Opal Butte.
- General AreaMorrow County · 20 mi awayNodules Filled With Opal
- John Day RiverGrant County · 38 mi awayFossils, Petrified Wood
- John Day River & StreamsWasco County · 43 mi awayFossilized Ferns
- AntelopeWasco County · 56 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Geodes
- Whistler SpringCrook County · 57 mi awayThundereggs
- Desolation CanyonCrook County · 59 mi awayThundereggs
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County · 59 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Gold
- AshwoodJefferson County · 60 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Geodes
Opal Butte FAQ
Where is Opal Butte?+
Opal Butte is in Morrow County, Oregon, at 45.04372, -119.61342.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Opal Butte?+
Opal Butte is reported to produce Hyalite Opal.
Is collecting allowed at Opal Butte?+
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 Opal Butte?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.04372, -119.61342 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
