Fogarty State Park: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Fogarty State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lincoln County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway
Postcode: 97341
Coordinates: 44.83976, -124.05140

Geology at Fogarty State Park

This spot sits on Astoria Group; Astoria Formation, mapped as sandy siltstone, nodules: sulfide; fossils: fossiliferous fossils; concretions: calcareous, arkosic sandstone, nodules: sulfide; fossils: commonly fossiliferous fossils; concretions: calcerous concretions; mineralogy: carbonaceous, and micaceous that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Astoria Group; Astoria Formation
Age: 23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types: sandy siltstone, nodules: sulfide; fossils: fossiliferous fossils; concretions: calcareous, arkosic sandstone, nodules: sulfide; fossils: commonly fossiliferous fossils; concretions: calcerous concretions; mineralogy: carbonaceous, and micaceous
Elevation: 20 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 Fogarty State Park

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 (11 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Fogarty State Park

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Fogarty State Park FAQ

Where is Fogarty State Park?+

Fogarty State Park is in Lincoln County, Oregon, at 44.83976, -124.05140. Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fogarty State Park?+

Fogarty State Park is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Fogarty State Park?+

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 Fogarty State Park?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Fogarty State Park?+

Fogarty State Park is workable year-round.

How do I get to Fogarty State Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.83976, -124.05140 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oregon Coast Highway.

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