Beulah Reservoir: Fossil Hunting in Malheur County, Oregon

Updated August 2026

Beulah Reservoir is a mapped rockhounding spot in Malheur County, Oregon. Reported finds include fossils, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Malheur County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Beulah Road
Coordinates: 43.92423, -118.14714

Geology at Beulah Reservoir

This spot sits on ground mapped as water. Fossils here are typically found in fresh exposures, where erosion keeps bringing new material to the surface.

Mapped unit: water
Elevation: 3,330 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 Beulah Reservoir

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 17°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DREWSEY station (14 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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 Beulah Reservoir

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Beulah Reservoir

Beulah Reservoir 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.

Beulah Reservoir FAQ

Where is Beulah Reservoir?+

Beulah Reservoir is in Malheur County, Oregon, at 43.92423, -118.14714. Nearest road: Beulah Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Beulah Reservoir?+

Beulah Reservoir is reported to produce Fossils, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Beulah Reservoir?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Beulah Reservoir?+

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 Beulah Reservoir?+

The most comfortable months at Beulah Reservoir are March to November.

How do I get to Beulah Reservoir?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.92423, -118.14714 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Beulah Road.

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