Agates near Seattle, WA
25 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.
Map of 25 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Seattle, Washington
Closest agates spots to Seattle
- DungenessClallam County, Washington52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveAgate, Orbicular Jasper
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington66 mi · 1 hr 22 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Geode
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington70 mi · 1 hr 27 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington71 mi · 1 hr 29 min driveBlue Agate
- Crescent BeachClallam County, Washington74 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate, Chert, Jasper
Types of agates reported near Seattle
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate22
- Blue Agate1
- Moss Agate1
- Plume Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Seattle
Sorted by distance from Seattle. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Seattle FAQ
Where can I find agates near Seattle?+
25 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Seattle report agate. The closest is Dungeness in Clallam County 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?+
25 of the 25 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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