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

Updated August 2026

Orchard 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
Nearest road: Jerrys Flat Road
Coordinates: 42.49277, -124.30787

Geology at Orchard 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: 50 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 Orchard 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 (9 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Bar.

Across the state line from Orchard Bar

Orchard 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.

Orchard Bar FAQ

Where is Orchard Bar?+

Orchard Bar is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.49277, -124.30787. Nearest road: Jerrys Flat Road.

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

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

Is collecting allowed at Orchard 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Bar?+

Orchard Bar is workable year-round.

How do I get to Orchard Bar?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.49277, -124.30787 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jerrys Flat Road.

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