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Succor Creek General Area: Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Malheur County, Oregon

Updated June 2026

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. Its standout quality is the combination of high-desert volcanic scenery and collectible silica materials, including jasper, chalcedony, chert, and opalized wood. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, chert, jasper, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Malheur County
State: Oregon
Coordinates: 43.36004, -117.10935

Geology at Succor Creek General Area

This spot sits on surficial deposits; Alluvial deposits, mapped as mixed fluvial sediment that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. 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: surficial deposits; Alluvial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: mixed fluvial sediment
Elevation: 3,670 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 Succor Creek General Area

Best months: March to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROCKVILLE 5 N station (0 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 Succor Creek General Area

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Across the state line from Succor Creek General Area

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Succor Creek General Area FAQ

Where is Succor Creek General Area?+

Succor Creek General Area is in Malheur County, Oregon, at 43.36004, -117.10935.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Succor Creek General Area?+

Succor Creek General Area is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Succor Creek General Area?+

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 Succor Creek General Area?+

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 Succor Creek General Area?+

The most comfortable months at Succor Creek General Area are March to June.

How do I get to Succor Creek General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.36004, -117.10935 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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