Where to Find Geodes near Yakima, WA
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Yakima report geode. The closest is Ellensburg, about 34 miles out (42 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 Yakima
EllensburgKittitas County, Washington · 34 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Best spotRed Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington · 52 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate Geode- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 53 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington · 108 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- ToledoLewis County, Washington · 112 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Nodule
- Newaukum River gravelsLewis County, Washington · 112 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Nodule
CentraliaLewis County, Washington · 116 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3- AntelopeWasco County, Oregon · 118 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- WillowdaleJefferson County, Oregon · 126 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon · 130 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +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
- Walker ValleySkagit County, Washington · 145 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Agate, Blue Agate
Types of geodes reported near Yakima
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode11
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
Geodes near Yakima FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Yakima?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Yakima report geode. The closest is Ellensburg in Kittitas County, roughly 34 miles away (42 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Yakima?+
8 of the 13 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 Yakima do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 34 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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