Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River: Fossil Hunting in Curry County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Curry County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Boat Basin Road
Postcode: 97415
Coordinates: 42.04551, -124.26886

Geology at Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River

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. Reworked sediments like these can carry fossils eroded from older beds upstream, typically as rolled bone fragments, teeth, and shell material.

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: 0 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 Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River

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 (1 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 Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River

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Across the state line from Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River

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Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River FAQ

Where is Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.04551, -124.26886. Nearest road: Boat Basin Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

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 Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River is workable year-round.

How do I get to Sport Haven Beach - South Jetty of Chetco River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.04551, -124.26886 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Boat Basin Road.

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