Rockhounding near Eugene, OR

127 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Eugene, 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, California.

Closest rockhounding spots to Eugene

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

Mt. PisgahLane County, Oregon7 mi · 9 min driveAgate, Calcite, Heulandite
Calapooia River & Ames CreekLinn County, Oregon25 mi · 32 min driveBanded Agate, Geode, Silicified Wood
Chandler Mt.Linn County, Oregon28 mi · 35 min drivePurple Agate, Carnelian, Blue Agate
Willamette RiverBenton County, Oregon34 mi · 43 min driveAgate, Jasper, Bloodstone
Quartzville Recreational Mining CorridorLinn County, Oregon48 mi · 1 hr driveGold, Agate, Jasper
Quartzville Creek at Boulder Creek BridgeLinn County, Oregon49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveGold, Quartz, Calcite

Most-reported finds near Eugene

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

Hunting something specific near Eugene?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Eugene

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Mt. PisgahTrail #6	Lane County	Agate Calcite Heulandite Jasper Malachite Mesolite Quartz	44.0057, -122.9645	Permission
Calapooia River & Ames CreekHalsey-Sweet Home Highway	Linn County	Banded Agate Geode Silicified Wood	44.3514, -122.7890	Public
Chandler Mt.	Linn County	Purple Agate Carnelian Blue Agate	44.3403, -122.6976	Public
Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight Avenue	Benton County	Agate Jasper Bloodstone Petrified Wood	44.5348, -123.2471	Public
Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor	Linn County	Gold Agate Jasper Quartz	44.5575, -122.4166	Public
Quartzville Creek at Boulder Creek BridgeQuartzville Drive	Linn County	Gold Quartz Calcite Chalcedony Agate Jasper Andesite Basalt +2 more	44.5654, -122.4096	Check locally
Boulder CreekBoulder Creek Road	Linn County	Pyrite	44.5696, -122.3846	Check locally
Swiftwater ParkNorth Umpqua Highway	Douglas County	Agate Jasper Quartz Carnelian Petrified Wood	43.3331, -123.0048	Check locally
Thomas CreekThomas Creek Drive	Linn County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.7124, -122.6093	Check locally
Carl G. Washburne Memorial State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.1603, -124.1169	Public
Big Creek BridgeOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Jasper Agate Petrified Wood	44.1764, -124.1149	Check locally
Muriel O. Ponsler Memorial State ParkOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.1701, -124.1163	Public
Stonefield Beach State Park (Tenmile Creek)Oregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.2251, -124.1107	Public
Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)Oregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossil	44.2442, -124.1123	Public
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.2977, -122.9391	Public
Strawberry HillsOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper	44.2538, -124.1117	Check locally
Neptune Beach (Cummins Creek)Oregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.2649, -124.1079	Public
Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Moonstone Grossularite Garnet	44.2672, -124.1086	Public
Neptune State Park (Gwynn Creek)Oregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.2698, -124.1082	Public
Stayton Bridge - North Santiam RiverSouth 1st Avenue	Marion County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.7916, -122.7943	Check locally
Yachats Ocean Road State ParkYachats Ocean Road	Lincoln County	Agate Jasper	44.3070, -124.1033	Public
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean Road	Lincoln County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Moonstone Geode	44.3067, -124.1045	Public
Smelt Sands State ParkCoolidge Lane	Lincoln County	Agate Jasper	44.3225, -124.1061	Public
Fishermen's Bend SiteNorth Santiam Highway	Marion County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood	44.7560, -122.5130	Check locally
Holly BeachNorthwest Sunahama Place	Lincoln County	Agate Jasper	44.4642, -124.0805	Public

Eugene rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Eugene?+

There are 127 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Eugene, Oregon. The closest is Mt. Pisgah in Lane County, roughly 7 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Eugene?+

Spots within driving distance of Eugene most commonly produce agate, jasper, petrified wood, quartz, chalcedony, carnelian.

Is rockhounding legal near Eugene?+

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 Eugene?+

Most weekend trips from Eugene 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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