North Beede Reservoir - Site 2: Agate & Plume Agate Rockhounding in Harney County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

North Beede Reservoir - Site 2 is a mapped rockhounding spot in Harney County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, plume agate, jasper, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Harney County
State: Oregon
Coordinates: 43.76165, -118.48510

Geology at North Beede Reservoir - Site 2

This spot sits on sedimentary rocks; Drewsey Formation, mapped as tuffaceous sediment, fossils: plant fossils vertebrates fossils, and tuff that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Fossils are uncommon in volcanic rock itself; look to any interbedded sediments and ash beds, where plant material and bone are typically preserved.

Mapped unit: sedimentary rocks; Drewsey Formation
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: tuffaceous sediment, fossils: plant fossils vertebrates fossils, and tuff
Elevation: 3,740 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 North Beede Reservoir - Site 2

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 16°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DREWSEY station (6 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 North Beede Reservoir - Site 2

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North Beede Reservoir - Site 2 FAQ

Where is North Beede Reservoir - Site 2?+

North Beede Reservoir - Site 2 is in Harney County, Oregon, at 43.76165, -118.48510.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Beede Reservoir - Site 2?+

North Beede Reservoir - Site 2 is reported to produce Agate, Plume Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at North Beede Reservoir - 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 North Beede Reservoir - Site 2?+

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 North Beede Reservoir - Site 2?+

The most comfortable months at North Beede Reservoir - Site 2 are March to November.

How do I get to North Beede Reservoir - Site 2?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.76165, -118.48510 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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