Bailey Beach: Quartz & Agate Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Bailey Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include quartz, agate, jasper, jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Curry County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Old Coast Road
Postcode: 97491
Coordinates: 42.44745, -124.42860

Geology at Bailey Beach

This spot sits on ground mapped as surficial deposits; Terrace deposits; Pioneer coastal terrace member that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits; Terrace deposits; Pioneer coastal terrace member
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Elevation: 60 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 Bailey Beach

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, GOLD BEACH RS station (3 mi away).

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 Bailey Beach

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bailey Beach.

Across the state line from Bailey Beach

Bailey Beach is close enough to the Oregon border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bailey Beach FAQ

Where is Bailey Beach?+

Bailey Beach is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.44745, -124.42860. Nearest road: Old Coast Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bailey Beach?+

Bailey Beach is reported to produce Quartz, Agate, Jasper, Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Bailey Beach?+

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 Bailey Beach?+

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 Bailey Beach?+

Bailey Beach is workable year-round.

How do I get to Bailey Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.44745, -124.42860 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Coast Road.

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