Rockhounding near Coos Bay, OR

97 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Coos Bay, 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, California.

Closest rockhounding spots to Coos Bay

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

Merchants BeachCoos County, Oregon13 mi · 16 min driveAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
Whiskey Run LaneCoos County, Oregon14 mi · 17 min driveAgate, Jasper, Quartz
Coquille River Gravel BarsCoos County, Oregon18 mi · 23 min drivePetrified Wood, Jasper, Agate
Beach Area Winchester BayDouglas County, Oregon26 mi · 33 min driveAgate
Sugarloaf Mt.Curry County, Oregon37 mi · 46 min driveNephrite, Serpentine
Sixes River Recreation AreaCurry County, Oregon39 mi · 49 min driveGold, Agate, Jasper

Most-reported finds near Coos Bay

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

Hunting something specific near Coos Bay?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Coos Bay

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Merchants Beach	Coos County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	43.2369, -124.3918	Public
Whiskey Run LaneWhiskey Run Road	Coos County	Agate Jasper Quartz Petrified Wood	43.2109, -124.3940	Check locally
Coquille River Gravel BarsBullards Beach Road	Coos County	Petrified Wood Jasper Agate Quartz Fossils	43.1446, -124.4095	Check locally
Beach Area Winchester BaySparrow Park Road	Douglas County	Agate	43.7455, -124.1828	Public
Sugarloaf Mt.	Curry County	Nephrite Serpentine	42.8375, -124.2402	Public
Sixes River Recreation AreaSixes River Road	Curry County	Gold Agate Jasper	42.8045, -124.3077	Check locally
Cape Blanco State Park	Curry County	Agate Jasper	42.8445, -124.5378	Public
Umpqua RiverNorthwest Agape Court	Douglas County	Oregon Jade	43.2212, -123.3892	Public
S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.1649, -123.3945	Public
Elk RiverForest Road 5201	Curry County	Quartz Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	42.7259, -124.2709	Check locally
Port OrfordOregon Coast Highway	Curry County	Platinum	42.7420, -124.4912	Public
Agate BeachAgate Beach Road	Curry County	Agate Jasper	42.7463, -124.5124	Public
Elk River - Gravel BarsForest Road 5325	Curry County		42.7088, -124.3323	Check locally
Cow Creek Gold Panning & Rockhounding AreaCow Creek Road	Douglas County	Gold Agate Jasper Serpentine	42.8296, -123.6180	Check locally
Island Creek Day Use AreaCow Creek Road	Douglas County	Gold	42.9124, -123.4812	Public
Nickel Mountain Mine - RiddleRiddle Bypass Road	Douglas County	Garnierite Chrysoprase	42.9291, -123.4138	Check locally
South Fork Umpqua River - Myrtle CreekNorth Main Street	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Quartz Carnelian Petrified Wood	43.0251, -123.2963	Check locally
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.1603, -124.1169	Public
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.1701, -124.1163	Public
Big Creek BridgeOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Jasper Agate Petrified Wood	44.1764, -124.1149	Check locally
Agness BarForest Road 33	Curry County	Quartz Chalcedony Agate Jasper	42.5501, -124.0640	Check locally
South Umpqua BridgeTiller Trail Highway	Douglas County	Quartz Agate Jasper Pyrite Schist	42.9732, -123.1709	Check locally
Stonefield Beach State Park (Tenmile Creek)Oregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.2251, -124.1107	Public
Lobster Bar	Curry County	Quartz Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	42.5027, -124.2945	Check locally
Orchard BarJerrys Flat Road	Curry County	Quartz Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	42.4928, -124.3079	Check locally

Coos Bay rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Coos Bay?+

There are 97 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Coos Bay, Oregon. The closest is Merchants Beach in Coos County, roughly 13 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Coos Bay?+

Spots within driving distance of Coos Bay most commonly produce agate, jasper, petrified wood, quartz, fossils, chalcedony.

Is rockhounding legal near Coos Bay?+

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 Coos Bay?+

Most weekend trips from Coos Bay 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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