Rockhounding near Bend, OR

119 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Oregon, Washington.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend, Oregon

Closest rockhounding spots to Bend

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

Most-reported finds near Bend

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

Hunting something specific near Bend?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Bend to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Bend

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

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Bear CreekCrook County44.0724, -120.7454Public
Fischer CanyonSalt Creek RoadCrook County44.0234, -120.6925Check locally
Eagle RockPaulina HighwayCrook County44.1963, -120.6524Check locally
Bear Creek - Site 1Bear Creek-Fife RoadCrook County43.9408, -120.6193Check locally
Bear Creek - Site 2Crook County43.9605, -120.6086Check locally
Shores of Ochoco ReservoirNortheast Ochoco HighwayCrook County44.3125, -120.6803Public
Carey Agate BedsMaury RoadCrook County44.0330, -120.4185Public
White Fir SpringWildcat Mountain RoadCrook County44.4046, -120.5536Public
Harvey CreekMill Creek RoadCrook County44.4578, -120.5968Public
Sheep creekCrook County44.3017, -120.4629Public
White RockWhite Rock Spring RoadCrook County44.4245, -120.5465Public
Forked Horn ButteCrook County44.4553, -120.5610Permission
Maury MountainsForest Road 1690Crook County44.0779, -120.3479Public
Desolation CanyonCrook County44.4757, -120.5074Permission
Richardson's Rock RanchNortheast Hay Creek RoadJefferson County44.7320, -120.9757Paid / fee
Whistler SpringNational Forest Development Road 2700-500Crook County44.4964, -120.4859Public
Priday Agate BedsNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7373, -120.9073Paid / fee
Lucky Strike MineForest Road 2730-200Crook County44.5179, -120.4961Paid / fee
Polka Dot Agate MineNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7587, -120.8303Check locally
AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek RoadJefferson County44.7358, -120.7542Permission
Hampton ButteDeschutes County43.8570, -120.2544Public
WillowdaleThe Dalles-California HighwayJefferson County44.8038, -120.9424Permission
Spectrum Sunstone MineKlamath County43.1760, -121.4450Paid / fee
Dendrite ButteCrook County44.0228, -120.0591Check locally
S Fork Crooked RiverCrook County44.0844, -120.0447Public

Bend rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Bend?+
There are 119 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Bend, Oregon. The closest is Bear Creek in Crook County, roughly 28 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Bend?+
Spots within driving distance of Bend most commonly produce jasper, agate, petrified wood, chalcedony, thundereggs, fossils.
Is rockhounding legal near Bend?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Bend?+
Most weekend trips from Bend fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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