Rockhounding in Malheur County, Oregon

17 mapped rockhounding spots in Malheur County. Most commonly produces agate, jasper, petrified wood, chalcedony.

Malheur County rockhounding photos

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

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Minerals reported in Malheur County

Standout in Malheur County

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

Top pick
Succor Creek General Area
Public
Malheur County
Succor Creek is a remote canyon locality where Oregon State Parks identifies a haven for rock hounds and DOGAMI lists agate, jasper, and related chalcedony-family material from the area.
Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper

Spots in Malheur County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Agate FlatDisaster Peak Road	Agate Jasper	42.0245, -117.8676	Check locally
Agate HillDisaster Peak Road	Agate Jasper	42.0245, -117.8675	Check locally
Beulah ReservoirBeulah Road	Fossils Agate	43.9242, -118.1471	Check locally
BroganJohn Day Highway	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Petrified Wood	44.2320, -117.5106	Public
Cottonwood SpringArchie Myers Ranch Road	Petrified Wood	42.0271, -117.9277	Check locally
Gopher HolesArchie Myers Ranch Road	Petrified Wood	42.0615, -117.9628	Check locally
Haystack ButteHaystack Rock Road	Jellybean Jasper Agate Petrified Wood Chalcedony Common Opal	43.7070, -117.2570	Check locally
Ironside and Malheur Reservoir	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Petrified Wood	44.3624, -117.6981	Public
RockvilleSuccor Creek Road	Opalized Wood Agatized Wood Chalcedony Geode Agate Jasper Common Opal	43.3237, -117.1197	Check locally
Succor Creek General Area	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Opalized Wood	43.3600, -117.1093	Public
Succor Creek State Natural AreaSuccor Creek Road	Thundereggs	43.4540, -117.1190	Public
Twin Springs	Agate Jasper Geode Petrified Wood	43.6938, -117.4122	Check locally
Twin Springs - Site 1Dry Creek Road	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Chalcedony Calcite Geode	43.6019, -117.4108	Check locally
Twin Springs CampgroundTwin Springs Road		43.6172, -117.4179	Check locally
Warm Springs Reservoir - Site 3Juntura-Riverside Road	Agate Plume Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	43.5999, -118.1503	Check locally
Warm Springs Reservoir - Site 4Juntura-Riverside Road	Agate Plume Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Fossils	43.6073, -118.1498	Check locally
White HillArchie Myers Ranch Road	Petrified Wood	42.0614, -117.9469	Check locally

Neighboring counties in Oregon

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

Across the state line from Malheur 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.

Malheur County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Malheur County, Oregon?+

RockHoundR tracks 17 rockhounding spots in Malheur County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Malheur County?+

Spots in Malheur County most often produce Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Chert. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Malheur 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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