Crystals near Port Angeles, WA
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles report crystal. The closest is Clay City, about 99 miles out (2 hr 4 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 4 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles, Washington
Closest crystals spots to Port Angeles
- Clay CityPierce County, Washington99 mi · 2 hr 4 min driveAmethyst
- Denny Mt.King County, Washington103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveCalcite, Quartz, Amethyst
- Ocean ParkPacific County, Washington116 mi · 2 hr 25 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Long BeachPacific County, Washington125 mi · 2 hr 36 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Quartz
Types of crystals reported near Port Angeles
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Port Angeles
Sorted by distance from Port Angeles. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay CitySigmond Road East | Pierce County | 46.9284, -122.2368 | Public | |
| Denny Mt.Denny Creek Trail | King County | 47.4332, -121.4486 | Permission | |
| Ocean ParkBay to Ocean Trail | Pacific County | 46.4924, -124.0587 | Public | |
| Long BeachDiscovery Trail | Pacific County | 46.3608, -124.0643 | Public |
Crystals near Port Angeles FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Port Angeles?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Port Angeles report crystal. The closest is Clay City in Pierce County County, roughly 99 miles away (2 hr 4 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Port Angeles?+
3 of the 4 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 Port Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 99 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 125 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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