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Agates near Kennewick, WA

20 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kennewick report agate. The closest is Ringold, about 20 miles out (25 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 20 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Kennewick, Washington

Closest agates spots to Kennewick

Types of agates reported near Kennewick

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

Every agate spot within 150 miles of Kennewick

Sorted by distance from Kennewick. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
RingoldRingold River RoadFranklin County46.4885, -119.2486Public
BickletonTomith RoadKlickitat County46.0199, -120.5152Permission
John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State ParkGilliam County45.4699, -120.4293Public
LibertyForest Road 9718-118Kittitas County47.2727, -120.6337Public
Clearwater RiverUS 12;US 95Nez Perce County46.4335, -116.9515Public
LewistonEaton RoadNez Perce County46.4532, -116.9446Public
Orofino Mine areaForest Road 100Grant County44.7479, -118.4768Permission
Cle ElumDeer Creek RoadKittitas County47.2055, -120.9354Public
Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway RoadKittitas County47.2971, -120.9623Public
Mt. AdamsPacific Crest TrailSkamania County46.2359, -121.5474Permission
AntelopeAntelope HighwayWasco County44.9081, -120.7385Permission
AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek RoadJefferson County44.7358, -120.7542Permission
Polka Dot Agate MineNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7587, -120.8303Check locally
Lower Inmaha RiverForest Road 3955Wallowa County45.2036, -116.8670Public
WillowdaleThe Dalles-California HighwayJefferson County44.8038, -120.9424Permission
Priday Agate BedsNortheast Pony Butte RoadJefferson County44.7373, -120.9073Paid / fee
White RockWhite Rock Spring RoadCrook County44.4245, -120.5465Public
Shirttail CreekShirttail Creek RoadBaker County44.5176, -117.4194Public
Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County44.3624, -117.6981Public
Sheep creekCrook County44.3017, -120.4629Public

Agates near Kennewick FAQ

Where can I find agates near Kennewick?+
20 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kennewick report agate. The closest is Ringold in Franklin County, roughly 20 miles away (25 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Kennewick?+
12 of the 20 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 Kennewick do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 20 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.

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