Agate Beach: Agate & Moonstone Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Oregon

Public accessBest spot4 mineralsLincoln County, OregonUpdated June 2026

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Minerals reported: 4
Elevation: 0 ft
Best months: Year-round

Agate Beach is named for the agates found along the Newport and Yaquina Head shoreline, and Oregon Sea Grant notes that winter storms expose the gravel beds that supply beach agates. The site stands out because Oregon ocean-shore rules allow small noncommercial collection of agates and other nonliving natural products, making the access as important as the material. Reported finds include agate, moonstone, jasper, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Lincoln County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Northwest Cherokee Lane
Postcode: 97365
Coordinates: 44.66507, -124.05935

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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.

Best time to visit Agate Beach

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55°F

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Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 55°F in winter to 66°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NEWPORT 3N station (1 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Agate Beach

This spot sits on Marine sedimentary rocks, mapped as siltstone and sandstone that formed roughly 23 to 12 million years ago. 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: Marine sedimentary rocks
Age: 23–12 Ma (Early Miocene to Middle Miocene)
Rock types: siltstone and sandstone
Elevation: 0 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.

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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 Agate Beach

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Agate Beach FAQ

Where is Agate Beach?+

Agate Beach is in Lincoln County, Oregon, at 44.66507, -124.05935. Nearest road: Northwest Cherokee Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Agate Beach?+

Agate Beach is reported to produce Agate, Moonstone, Jasper, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Agate Beach?+

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 Agate Beach?+

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 Agate Beach?+

Agate Beach is workable year-round.

How do I get to Agate Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.66507, -124.05935 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northwest Cherokee Lane.

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