Outlaw Rocks Mining Company: Rockhounding in Klamath County, Oregon

Updated June 2026

Outlaw Rocks Mining Company is a mapped rockhounding spot in Klamath County, Oregon. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Paid / fee dig
County: Klamath County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 3815
Coordinates: 42.25327, -121.01971

Geology at Outlaw Rocks Mining Company

This spot sits on Winema Volcanic Field, mapped as basaltic andesite flows, olivine phenocrysts, and basalt flows that formed roughly 23 to 3 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Winema Volcanic Field
Age: 23–3 Ma (Miocene to Pliocene)
Rock types: basaltic andesite flows, olivine phenocrysts, and basalt flows
Elevation: 5,780 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 Outlaw Rocks Mining Company

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GERBER DAM station (7 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Pay-to-dig site

This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Outlaw Rocks Mining Company.

Across the state line from Outlaw Rocks Mining Company

Outlaw Rocks Mining Company 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.

Outlaw Rocks Mining Company FAQ

Where is Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

Outlaw Rocks Mining Company is in Klamath County, Oregon, at 42.25327, -121.01971. Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 3815.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

Outlaw Rocks Mining Company is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.

Is collecting allowed at Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

The most comfortable months at Outlaw Rocks Mining Company are March to November.

How do I get to Outlaw Rocks Mining Company?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.25327, -121.01971 in Google Maps. The nearest road is National Forest Development Road 3815.

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