Geodes near Yakima, WA
12 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.
Map of 12 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Yakima, Washington
Closest geodes spots to Yakima
- EllensburgKittitas County, Washington34 mi · 42 min driveGeode
- Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington52 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveBlue Agate Geode
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Geode
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington108 mi · 2 hr 14 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
- ToledoLewis County, Washington112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveGeode, Nodules
- Newaukum River gravelsLewis County, Washington112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveGeode, Nodules
Types of geodes reported near Yakima
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode10
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Yakima
Sorted by distance from Yakima. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg | Kittitas County | 47.0893, -120.5178 | Public | |
| Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeForest Road 9738-120 | Kittitas County |
| 47.3295, -120.7456 | Public |
| Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway Road | Kittitas County |
| 47.2971, -120.9623 | Public |
| Lucas CreekSenn Road | Lewis County | 46.6389, -122.7723 | Public | |
| ToledoSaint Helens Street | Lewis County |
| 46.4428, -122.8434 | Public |
| Newaukum River gravelsTaylor Road South | Lewis County |
| 46.6076, -122.8613 | Public |
| CentraliaEast Carson Street | Lewis County | 46.7461, -122.9415 | Public | |
| AntelopeAntelope Highway | Wasco County | 44.9081, -120.7385 | Permission | |
| WillowdaleThe Dalles-California Highway | Jefferson County | 44.8038, -120.9424 | Permission | |
| AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek Road | Jefferson County | 44.7358, -120.7542 | Permission | |
| DotyDoty Street | Lewis County | 46.6425, -123.2800 | Public | |
| Pe EllJones Road | Lewis County | 46.5737, -123.3035 | Public |
Geodes near Yakima FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Yakima?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Yakima report geode. The closest is Ellensburg in Kittitas County 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?+
9 of the 12 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 133 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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