Agates near Burns, OR
55 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burns report agate. The closest is Harney Lake, about 23 miles out (29 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 55 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Burns, Oregon
Closest agates spots to Burns
- Harney LakeHarney County, Oregon23 mi · 29 min driveAgate, Jasper, Oolitic Agate
- Stinkingwater CreekHarney County, Oregon30 mi · 37 min drivePetrified Wood, Agate, Jasper
- North Beede Reservoir - Site 2Harney County, Oregon31 mi · 39 min driveAgate, Plume Agate, Jasper
- North Beede Reservoir - Site 1Harney County, Oregon31 mi · 39 min driveAgate, Plume Agate, Jasper
- Warm Springs Reservoir - Site 1Harney County, Oregon38 mi · 47 min driveAgate, Plume Agate, Jasper
- Warm Springs Reservoir - Site 2Harney County, Oregon39 mi · 48 min driveAgate, Plume Agate, Jasper
Types of agates reported near Burns
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate46
- Plume Agate9
- Moss Agate5
- Banded Agate1
- Black Agate1
- Blue Agate1
- Green Agate1
- Iris Agate1
- Oolitic Agate1
- Polka Dot Agate1
- Purple Agate1
- Red Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Burns
Sorted by distance from Burns. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Burns FAQ
Where can I find agates near Burns?+
55 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Burns report agate. The closest is Harney Lake in Harney County, roughly 23 miles away (29 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Burns?+
25 of the 55 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 Burns do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 23 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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