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Lakeview: Geode Digging in Lake County, Oregon

Updated June 2026

Lakeview is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lake County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, geode, nodules, sunstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Lakeview in Lake County, Oregon

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Oregon
Nearest road
Bullard Canyon Trail
Postcode
97630

Geology at Lakeview

This spot sits on volcanic rocks, mapped as siltstone, dark gray, green brown, red brown, claystone, tuff breccia, ash-flow tuff, light; lithology: dacite, rhyolite, and sandstone that formed roughly 34 to 5 million years ago. Volcanic rock like this is classic geode and thunderegg country: gas cavities in the old flows can line themselves with quartz or agate over time.

Mapped unit
volcanic rocks
Age
34–5 Ma (Oligocene to Miocene)
Rock types
siltstone, dark gray, green brown, red brown, claystone, tuff breccia, ash-flow tuff, light; lithology: dacite, rhyolite, and sandstone
Elevation
5,030 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 Lakeview

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LAKEVIEW 2 NNW station (4 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:

Found at Lakeview

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lakeview.

Across the state line from Lakeview

Lakeview 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.

Lakeview FAQ

Where is Lakeview?+
Lakeview is in Lake County, Oregon, at 42.18387, -120.33033. Nearest road: Bullard Canyon Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lakeview?+
Lakeview is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Geode, Nodules, Sunstone.
Is collecting allowed at Lakeview?+
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 Lakeview?+
Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.
When is the best time to visit Lakeview?+
The most comfortable months at Lakeview are March to November.
How do I get to Lakeview?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.18387, -120.33033 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bullard Canyon Trail.

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