Where to Find Agates near Yakima, WA
24 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Yakima
BickletonKlickitat County, Washington · 40 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington · 46 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate- LibertyKittitas County, Washington · 47 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Nodule
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 53 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington · 56 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +2
Best spotRingoldFranklin County, Washington · 60 mi awayPublic access · Agate- John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State ParkGilliam County, Oregon · 78 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington · 108 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
Best spotWashougalClark County, Washington · 109 mi awayPermission required · Moss Agate, Amethyst- Lake Merwin Area CarneliansCowlitz County, Washington · 109 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington · 116 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- AntelopeWasco County, Oregon · 118 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- KelsoCowlitz County, Washington · 119 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- WillowdaleJefferson County, Oregon · 126 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- Clackamas RiverClackamas County, Oregon · 127 mi awayCheck locally · Petrified Wood, Cinnabar, Agate +1
- Polka Dot Agate MineJefferson County, Oregon · 128 mi awayCheck locally · Polka Dot Agate, Thunderegg
- Clackamas RiverClackamas County, Oregon · 129 mi awayCheck locally · Petrified Wood, Cinnabar, Agate +1
- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon · 130 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- Priday Agate BedsJefferson County, Oregon · 130 mi awayFee dig · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
- DotyLewis County, Washington · 132 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- Best spotPe EllLewis County, Washington · 133 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- Clear CreekColumbia County, Oregon · 144 mi awayPermission required · Plume Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
- Walker ValleySkagit County, Washington · 145 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Agate, Blue Agate
- Green CreekPacific County, Washington · 148 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +1
Types of agates reported near Yakima
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate20
- Blue Agate2
- Moss Agate1
- Plume Agate1
- Polka Dot Agate1
Agates near Yakima FAQ
Where can I find agates near Yakima?+
24 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Yakima report agate. The closest is Bickleton in Klickitat 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?+
11 of the 24 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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