Carey Agate Beds: Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Crook County, Oregon

Updated June 2026

Carey Agate Beds is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crook County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crook County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Maury Road
Coordinates: 44.03301, -120.41853

Geology at Carey Agate Beds

This spot sits on John Day/Clarno Group; Clarno Formation, mapped as basalt flows, andesite flows, mudflow, and tuff that formed roughly 56 to 23 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this is where agate, jasper, and other chalcedony typically form, filling old gas pockets and fracture seams in the flow rock.

Mapped unit: John Day/Clarno Group; Clarno Formation
Age: 56–23 Ma (Eocene to Oligocene)
Rock types: basalt flows, andesite flows, mudflow, and tuff
Elevation: 6,040 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 Carey Agate Beds

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BARNES STN station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Carey Agate Beds

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Carey Agate Beds FAQ

Where is Carey Agate Beds?+

Carey Agate Beds is in Crook County, Oregon, at 44.03301, -120.41853. Nearest road: Maury Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carey Agate Beds?+

Carey Agate Beds is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Carey Agate Beds?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Carey Agate Beds?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Carey Agate Beds?+

The most comfortable months at Carey Agate Beds are March to October.

How do I get to Carey Agate Beds?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.03301, -120.41853 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Maury Road.

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