Whiskey Run Lane: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Coos County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Whiskey Run Lane is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coos County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, quartz, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Coos County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Whiskey Run Road
Coordinates: 43.21086, -124.39404

Geology at Whiskey Run Lane

This spot sits on surficial deposits; Terrace deposits, mapped as mixed fluvial sediment that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits; Terrace deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: mixed fluvial sediment
Elevation: 30 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Whiskey Run Lane

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 55°F in winter to 68°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BANDON 2 NNE station (4 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Oregon/Washington — Rockhounding & mineral material
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department — beach collecting rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Whiskey Run Lane

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Whiskey Run Lane FAQ

Where is Whiskey Run Lane?+

Whiskey Run Lane is in Coos County, Oregon, at 43.21086, -124.39404. Nearest road: Whiskey Run Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Whiskey Run Lane?+

Whiskey Run Lane is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Quartz, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Whiskey Run Lane?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Whiskey Run Lane?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Whiskey Run Lane?+

Whiskey Run Lane is workable year-round.

How do I get to Whiskey Run Lane?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.21086, -124.39404 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Whiskey Run Road.

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