Eagle Point: Moss Agate & Bloodstone Rockhounding in Jackson County, Oregon

Updated June 2026

Eagle Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County, Oregon. Reported finds include moss agate, bloodstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jackson County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Riley Road
Postcode: 97524
Coordinates: 42.44978, -122.77968

Geology at Eagle Point

This spot sits on surficial deposits; Alluvial deposits, mapped as mixed fluvial sediment that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits; Alluvial deposits
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: mixed fluvial sediment
Elevation: 1,360 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 Eagle Point

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 48°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 32°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MEDFORD INTL AP station (7 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 Eagle Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Eagle Point.

Across the state line from Eagle Point

Eagle Point 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.

Eagle Point FAQ

Where is Eagle Point?+

Eagle Point is in Jackson County, Oregon, at 42.44978, -122.77968. Nearest road: Riley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Eagle Point?+

Eagle Point is reported to produce Moss Agate, Bloodstone.

Is collecting allowed at Eagle Point?+

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 Eagle Point?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Eagle Point?+

The most comfortable months at Eagle Point are September to June.

How do I get to Eagle Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.44978, -122.77968 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Riley Road.

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