Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek): Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Lane County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lane County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lane County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway
Coordinates: 44.24421, -124.11231

Geology at Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)

This spot sits on surficial deposits; Coastal terrace deposits, mapped as terrace colluvium and organic wood fragments fragments that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Reworked sediments like these can carry fossils eroded from older beds upstream, typically as rolled bone fragments, teeth, and shell material.

Mapped unit: surficial deposits; Coastal terrace deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: terrace colluvium and organic wood fragments fragments
Elevation: 30 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 Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 53°F in winter to 64°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, YACHATS station (6 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 Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)

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Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek) FAQ

Where is Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek) is in Lane County, Oregon, at 44.24421, -124.11231. Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek) is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

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 Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

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 Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek) is workable year-round.

How do I get to Bob Creek State Wayside (Bob's Creek)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.24421, -124.11231 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oregon Coast Highway.

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