South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Douglas County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2 is a mapped rockhounding spot in Douglas County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, carnelian, quartz, schist, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Douglas County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Tiller Trail Highway
Coordinates: 42.93941, -123.10886

Geology at South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2

This spot sits on Western Klamath Terrane; Rogue Valley Subterrane, mapped as greenstone that formed roughly 200 to 145 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Western Klamath Terrane; Rogue Valley Subterrane
Age: 200–145 Ma (Jurassic)
Rock types: greenstone
Elevation: 850 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 South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 52°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RIDDLE station (13 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2

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South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2 FAQ

Where is South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2 is in Douglas County, Oregon, at 42.93941, -123.10886. Nearest road: Tiller Trail Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2 is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Carnelian, Quartz, Schist, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

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 South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

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 South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2 is workable year-round.

How do I get to South Umpqua River Gravel Bars - Site 2?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.93941, -123.10886 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tiller Trail Highway.

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