Where to Find Geodes near Seattle, WA
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Seattle report geode. The closest is Walker Valley, about 54 miles out (1 hr 7 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.
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Seattle
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
- Newaukum River gravelsLewis County, Washington · 73 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Nodule
Best spotRed Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington · 77 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate Geode- DotyLewis County, Washington · 80 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- ToledoLewis County, Washington · 84 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Nodule
- Best spotPe EllLewis County, Washington · 85 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- EllensburgKittitas County, Washington · 92 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Types of geodes reported near Seattle
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode8
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
Geodes near Seattle FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Seattle?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Seattle report geode. The closest is Walker Valley in Skagit County, roughly 54 miles away (1 hr 7 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Seattle?+
8 of the 10 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 54 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 92 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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