Where to Find Agates near Seattle, WA
30 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Seattle report agate. The closest is Dungeness, about 52 miles out (1 hr 5 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Seattle
DungenessClallam County, Washington · 52 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Orbicular Jasper- Walker ValleySkagit County, Washington · 54 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Agate, Blue Agate
CentraliaLewis County, Washington · 66 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 67 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington · 70 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington · 71 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate
Best spotCrescent BeachClallam County, Washington · 74 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chert, Jasper- DotyLewis County, Washington · 80 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- LibertyKittitas County, Washington · 83 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Nodule
- Best spotPe EllLewis County, Washington · 85 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- Cherry PointWhatcom County, Washington · 88 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- Best spotMoclipsGrays Harbor County, Washington · 92 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- Green CreekPacific County, Washington · 93 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +1
- QueetsJefferson County, Washington · 94 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chert, Jasper
- KalalochJefferson County, Washington · 95 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper
- Damon PointGrays Harbor County, Washington · 96 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- SapphoClallam County, Washington · 96 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Orbicular Jasper
- Point RobertsWhatcom County, Washington · 100 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington · 102 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +2
- Sol Duc RiverClallam County, Washington · 103 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chert, Jasper
- La PushClallam County, Washington · 109 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper
- KelsoCowlitz County, Washington · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Ocean ParkPacific County, Washington · 112 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Lake Merwin Area CarneliansCowlitz County, Washington · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian
- Long BeachPacific County, Washington · 119 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Pacific Ocean beachesClatsop County, Oregon · 126 mi awayPublic access · Bloodstone, Jasper, Agate
- Nehalem River gravelsClatsop County, Oregon · 132 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper
- Clear CreekColumbia County, Oregon · 133 mi awayPermission required · Plume Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
Best spotWashougalClark County, Washington · 138 mi awayPermission required · Moss Agate, Amethyst- BickletonKlickitat County, Washington · 139 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
Types of agates reported near Seattle
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate27
- Blue Agate2
- Moss Agate1
- Plume Agate1
Agates near Seattle FAQ
Where can I find agates near Seattle?+
30 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Seattle report agate. The closest is Dungeness in Clallam County, roughly 52 miles away (1 hr 5 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Seattle?+
21 of the 30 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.
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 Seattle do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 52 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 139 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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