Agates near Yakima, WA
18 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Yakima report agate. The closest is Bickleton, about 40 miles out (50 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 18 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Yakima, Washington
Closest agates spots to Yakima
- BickletonKlickitat County, Washington40 mi · 50 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Jasper
- Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington46 mi · 58 min driveBlue Agate
- LibertyKittitas County, Washington47 mi · 58 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Nodules
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Geode
- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington56 mi · 1 hr 10 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- RingoldFranklin County, Washington60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveAgate
Types of agates reported near Yakima
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate15
- Blue Agate1
- Moss Agate1
- Plume Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Yakima
Sorted by distance from Yakima. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Agates near Yakima FAQ
Where can I find agates near Yakima?+
18 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Yakima report agate. The closest is Bickleton in Klickitat County County, roughly 40 miles away (50 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Yakima?+
14 of the 18 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site where you pay for access and keep your finds. 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 Yakima do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 40 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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