Rockhounding in Lake County, Oregon

13 mapped rockhounding spots in Lake County. Most commonly produces agate, jasper, sunstone, thundereggs.

Lake County rockhounding photos

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

5 photos

Minerals reported in Lake County

Standouts in Lake County

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

Top pick
Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area
Public
Lake County
Glass Buttes is a rhyolite and obsidian complex with an unusually broad suite of gem-quality obsidian, including mahogany, rainbow, gold sheen, silver sheen, midnight lace, and other varieties documented by Oregon State University.
Obsidian, Silver Sheen Obsidian, Lace Obsidian, Mahogany Obsidian
Top pick
Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area
Public
Lake County
The Bureau of Land Management set aside this stretch of Rabbit Basin as a free public collection area for Oregon sunstone, the official state gemstone, with no claim, fee, or permit required.
Oregon Sunstone

Spots in Lake County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Crane CreekForest Road 3900-014	Thundereggs	42.1030, -120.2650	Check locally
Crane Mountain	Agate Jasper Thundereggs	42.0688, -120.2901	Public
Double Eagle Mine	Sunstone	42.7126, -119.8208	Paid / fee
Dry CreekNational Forest Development Road 4020	Red Jasper Jasper Quartz Agate Common Opal	42.0523, -120.6091	Check locally
Dust Devil Mine	Sunstone	42.7143, -119.8660	Check locally
Flook Lake	Agate Jasper	42.5756, -119.5312	Check locally
Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound Area	Obsidian Silver Sheen Obsidian Lace Obsidian Mahogany Obsidian	43.5573, -120.0745	Public
LakeviewBullard Canyon Trail	Agate Jasper Geode Nodules Sunstone	42.1839, -120.3303	Public
Oregon Sunstone Public Collection AreaBLM Road 6115	Oregon Sunstone	42.7236, -119.8607	Public
Quartz Mountain PassForest Road 3660	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	42.3234, -120.8119	Public
Spectrum Sunstone Mine	Sunstone	42.7326, -119.8678	Paid / fee
Warner CanyonWinnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway	Petrified Wood Quartz	42.2387, -120.3101	Public
West Side Warner Peak	Agate Chalcedony Geode Jasper Opal Thundereggs	42.4672, -119.7819	Permission

Neighboring counties in Oregon

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lake County. A natural extension if Lake County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lake County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Oregon.

Modoc County~52 miCalifornia · 3 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper

Lake County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lake County, Oregon?+

RockHoundR tracks 13 rockhounding spots in Lake County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lake County?+

Spots in Lake County most often produce Agate, Jasper, Sunstone, Thundereggs, Chalcedony. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lake 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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