Crystals near Kennewick, WA
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kennewick report crystal. The closest is Bald Butte, about 102 miles out (2 hr 7 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 6 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Kennewick, Washington
Closest crystals spots to Kennewick
- Bald ButteWhitman County, Washington102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveSmoky Quartz
- LewistonNez Perce County, Idaho106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Aquamarine, Garnet
- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington115 mi · 2 hr 24 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Denny Mt.King County, Washington138 mi · 2 hr 53 min driveCalcite, Quartz, Amethyst
- DurkeeBaker County, Oregon141 mi · 2 hr 56 min driveQuartz
- ChattaroySpokane County, Washington143 mi · 2 hr 59 min driveGarnet, Quartz
Types of crystals reported near Kennewick
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Kennewick
Sorted by distance from Kennewick. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Butte | Whitman County | 46.6316, -117.0879 | Public | |
| LewistonEaton Road | Nez Perce County | 46.4532, -116.9446 | Public | |
| Mt. AdamsPacific Crest Trail | Skamania County | 46.2359, -121.5474 | Permission | |
| Denny Mt.Denny Creek Trail | King County | 47.4332, -121.4486 | Permission | |
| Durkee | Baker County | 44.5618, -117.4225 | Public | |
| ChattaroyNorth Crescent Road | Spokane County | 47.8872, -117.3565 | Public |
Crystals near Kennewick FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Kennewick?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kennewick report crystal. The closest is Bald Butte in Whitman County County, roughly 102 miles away (2 hr 7 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Kennewick?+
4 of the 6 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. 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.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Kennewick do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 102 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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