Fischer Canyon: Petrified Wood & Agate Rockhounding in Crook County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Fischer Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crook County, Oregon. Reported finds include petrified wood, agate, jasper, calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Crook County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Salt Creek Road
Coordinates: 44.02343, -120.69250

Geology at Fischer Canyon

This spot sits on John Day/Clarno Group; Clarno Formation, mapped as andesite flows, mudflow, tuff, and basalt flows that formed roughly 56 to 23 million years ago. Petrified wood typically comes from volcanic ash beds like the ones associated with this ground, where buried forests were slowly replaced by silica.

Mapped unit: John Day/Clarno Group; Clarno Formation
Age: 56–23 Ma (Eocene to Oligocene)
Rock types: andesite flows, mudflow, tuff, and basalt flows
Elevation: 3,560 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 Fischer Canyon

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 41°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BROTHERS station (15 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Fischer Canyon

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Fischer Canyon FAQ

Where is Fischer Canyon?+

Fischer Canyon is in Crook County, Oregon, at 44.02343, -120.69250. Nearest road: Salt Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fischer Canyon?+

Fischer Canyon is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Agate, Jasper, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Fischer Canyon?+

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 Fischer Canyon?+

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 Fischer Canyon?+

The most comfortable months at Fischer Canyon are March to November.

How do I get to Fischer Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.02343, -120.69250 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Salt Creek Road.

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