Geodes near Port Angeles, WA
8 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles report geode. The closest is Centralia, about 98 miles out (2 hr 2 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 8 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles, Washington
Closest geodes spots to Port Angeles
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington98 mi · 2 hr 2 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- DotyLewis County, Washington102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington107 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Pe EllLewis County, Washington107 mi · 2 hr 14 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Newaukum River gravelsLewis County, Washington108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveGeode, Nodules
- ToledoLewis County, Washington119 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveGeode, Nodules
Types of geodes reported near Port Angeles
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode6
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
Every geode 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraliaEast Carson Street | Lewis County | 46.7461, -122.9415 | Public | |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public | |
| Newaukum River gravelsTaylor Road South | Lewis County |
| 46.6076, -122.8613 | Public |
| ToledoSaint Helens Street | Lewis County |
| 46.4428, -122.8434 | Public |
| Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway Road | Kittitas County |
| 47.2971, -120.9623 | Public |
| Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeForest Road 9738-120 | Kittitas County |
| 47.3295, -120.7456 | Public |
Geodes near Port Angeles FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Port Angeles?+
8 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Port Angeles report geode. The closest is Centralia in Lewis County County, roughly 98 miles away (2 hr 2 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Port Angeles?+
8 of the 8 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Port Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 98 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 136 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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