Mill Beach at Chetco Point: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Mill Beach at Chetco Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Curry County
State: Oregon
Postcode: 97415
Coordinates: 42.04436, -124.29040

Geology at Mill Beach at Chetco Point

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. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

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: 30 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 Mill Beach at Chetco Point

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 (0 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 Mill Beach at Chetco Point

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Across the state line from Mill Beach at Chetco Point

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Mill Beach at Chetco Point FAQ

Where is Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

Mill Beach at Chetco Point is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.04436, -124.29040.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

Mill Beach at Chetco Point is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

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 Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

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 Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

Mill Beach at Chetco Point is workable year-round.

How do I get to Mill Beach at Chetco Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.04436, -124.29040 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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