Crystals near Spokane, WA
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Spokane report crystal. The closest is Chattaroy, about 16 miles out (20 min drive).
Most collectable crystals in the field are quartz family: clear rock crystal, amethyst, smoky quartz, and rose quartz from pegmatites, veins, and vugs in host rock.
Map of 9 crystal collecting spots within 150 miles of Spokane, Washington
Closest crystals spots to Spokane
- ChattaroySpokane County, Washington16 mi · 20 min driveGarnet, Quartz
- NewportPend Oreille County, Washington41 mi · 51 min driveAmethyst
- Priest LakeBonner County, Idaho72 mi · 1 hr 30 min driveQuartz, Feldspar
- Bald ButteWhitman County, Washington73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveSmoky Quartz
- BurkeShoshone County, Idaho75 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveQuartz
- Upper Priest LakeBonner County, Idaho82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveGold, Feldspar, Quartz
Types of crystals reported near Spokane
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
Every crystal spot within 150 miles of Spokane
Sorted by distance from Spokane. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChattaroyNorth Crescent Road | Spokane County | 47.8872, -117.3565 | Public | |
| NewportCarol Lane | Pend Oreille County | 48.1964, -117.0618 | Public | |
| Priest LakeReeder Bay Road | Bonner County | 48.6301, -116.8837 | Public | |
| Bald Butte | Whitman County | 46.6316, -117.0879 | Public | |
| BurkeBurke-Canyon Creek Road | Shoshone County | 47.5167, -115.8249 | Public | |
| Upper Priest LakeNavigation Trail | Bonner County | 48.7991, -116.9155 | Public | |
| LewistonEaton Road | Nez Perce County | 46.4532, -116.9446 | Public | |
| Lyman LakeNational Forest Development Road 500 | Okanogan County | 48.5273, -119.0236 | Public | |
| Tunk CreekKeystone Road | Okanogan County |
| 48.5615, -119.4866 | Public |
Crystals near Spokane FAQ
Where can I find crystals near Spokane?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Spokane report crystal. The closest is Chattaroy in Spokane County County, roughly 16 miles away (20 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect crystals on public land near Spokane?+
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.
Where do quartz crystals actually form?+
In open pockets: vugs in limestone, gas cavities in volcanic rock, and pockets inside pegmatites. That is why digging productive crystal ground means following a vein or a pocket zone rather than sifting random soil. Loose points in creek beds are pocket material that erosion already freed.
How far from Spokane do I need to drive?+
The nearest crystal spot is about 16 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 114 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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