Geodes near Seattle, WA
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Seattle report geode. The closest is Centralia, about 66 miles out (1 hr 22 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 9 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Seattle, Washington
Closest geodes spots to Seattle
- 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
- Newaukum River gravelsLewis County, Washington73 mi · 1 hr 32 min driveGeode, Nodules
- Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington77 mi · 1 hr 36 min driveBlue Agate Geode
- DotyLewis County, Washington80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
Types of geodes reported near Seattle
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode7
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Seattle
Sorted by distance from Seattle. 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 | |
| Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway Road | Kittitas County |
| 47.2971, -120.9623 | Public |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| Newaukum River gravelsTaylor Road South | Lewis County |
| 46.6076, -122.8613 | Public |
| Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeForest Road 9738-120 | Kittitas County |
| 47.3295, -120.7456 | Public |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| ToledoSaint Helens Street | Lewis County |
| 46.4428, -122.8434 | Public |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public | |
| Ellensburg | Kittitas County | 47.0893, -120.5178 | Public |
Geodes near Seattle FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Seattle?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Seattle report geode. The closest is Centralia in Lewis County County, roughly 66 miles away (1 hr 22 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Seattle?+
9 of the 9 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 Seattle do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 66 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 92 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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