Crissey Field State Recreation Site: Agate & Red Jasper Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Crissey Field State Recreation Site is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, red jasper, jasper, quartz, jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Curry County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway
Coordinates: 42.00139, -124.21118

Geology at Crissey Field State Recreation Site

This spot sits on surficial deposits, mapped as mixed glacial sediment, marine terrace, beach sand, gray; mineralogy: quartz rich, mixed fluvial sediment, and dune sand 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
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: mixed glacial sediment, marine terrace, beach sand, gray; mineralogy: quartz rich, mixed fluvial sediment, and dune sand
Elevation: 10 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 Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 56°F in winter to 70°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BROOKINGS station (5 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 Crissey Field State Recreation Site

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Crissey Field State Recreation Site

Crissey Field State Recreation Site 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.

Crissey Field State Recreation Site FAQ

Where is Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

Crissey Field State Recreation Site is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.00139, -124.21118. Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

Crissey Field State Recreation Site is reported to produce Agate, Red Jasper, Jasper, Quartz, Jade.

Is collecting allowed at Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

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 Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

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 Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

Crissey Field State Recreation Site is workable year-round.

How do I get to Crissey Field State Recreation Site?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.00139, -124.21118 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oregon Coast Highway.

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