Rockhounding in Deschutes County, Oregon

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Deschutes County. Most commonly produces agate, jasper, petrified wood.

Deschutes County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Green-tinted petrified wood from Oregon showing preserved grain, the signature material at Hampton Butte, Deschutes County, Oregon — Hampton ButteDeschutes County, Oregon

Minerals reported in Deschutes County

Standout in Deschutes County

Hand-picked spot in Deschutes County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Hampton Butte
Public
Deschutes County
Hampton Butte, north of Brothers in central Oregon, is the classic source of green petrified wood, where Eocene wood was replaced by jasper and chalcedony and tinted by copper and iron minerals. Collecting on the surrounding BLM public land turns up petrified wood, limb casts, agate, and jasper, with the prized pieces ranging from turquoise to dark green. Mindat catalogs the locality in Deschutes County, and the wood has been documented in scientific studies of Oregon's fossil forests.
Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate

Spots in Deschutes County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Hampton Butte	Petrified Wood Jasper Agate	43.8570, -120.2544	Public

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Deschutes County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Deschutes County, Oregon?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Deschutes County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Deschutes County?+

Spots in Deschutes County most often produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Deschutes County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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