Lobster Bar: Quartz & Agate Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Curry County
State: Oregon
Coordinates: 42.50268, -124.29450

Geology at Lobster Bar

This spot sits on ground mapped as surficial deposits; Terrace deposits that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits; Terrace deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Elevation: 100 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 Lobster Bar

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 (10 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 Lobster Bar

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 Lobster Bar.

Across the state line from Lobster Bar

Lobster Bar 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.

Lobster Bar FAQ

Where is Lobster Bar?+

Lobster Bar is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.50268, -124.29450.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lobster Bar?+

Lobster Bar is reported to produce Quartz, Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Lobster Bar?+

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 Lobster Bar?+

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 Lobster Bar?+

Lobster Bar is workable year-round.

How do I get to Lobster Bar?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.50268, -124.29450 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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