Agates near Bend, OR
28 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend report agate. The closest is Bear Creek, about 28 miles out (35 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Map of 28 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Bend, Oregon
Closest agates spots to Bend
- Bear CreekCrook County, Oregon28 mi · 35 min driveMoss Agate, Chalcedony, Drusy Quartz
- Carey Agate BedsCrook County, Oregon45 mi · 56 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Sheep creekCrook County, Oregon45 mi · 57 min driveMoss Agate
- White RockCrook County, Oregon46 mi · 57 min driveThundereggs, Agate, Chalcedony
- Priday Agate BedsJefferson County, Oregon51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon54 mi · 1 hr 8 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Geode
Types of agates reported near Bend
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate21
- Moss Agate4
- Agate Nodules1
- Banded Agate1
- Blue Agate1
- Purple Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Bend
Sorted by distance from Bend. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Bend FAQ
Where can I find agates near Bend?+
28 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bend report agate. The closest is Bear Creek in Crook County County, roughly 28 miles away (35 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Bend?+
22 of the 28 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site where you pay for access and keep your finds. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Bend do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 28 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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